Case Study: Charles Pan-Fried Chicken expands across NYC with Square

How Two Chefs Revived a Harlem Gem and Expanded Across NYC

Charles Pan-Fried Chicken, a beloved Harlem restaurant revived by Chef Charles Gabriel and Chef Quie Slobert, faced the challenge of modernizing an old-school concept while preserving its community-centered identity after the pandemic shutdown. The team turned to Square, specifically Square for Restaurants, to help manage operations across multiple locations and support their growth.

With Square, Charles Pan-Fried Chicken gained detailed sales and operational insights that helped the team make smarter decisions, save money, and track staffing needs from anywhere. Square also supported their on-site catering expansion and broader community efforts, helping the business grow to four NYC locations in 13 months while backing its mission of giving back.

Charles Pan-Fried Chicken

Quie Slobert

Chief Operating Officer