BRIEF: Boston Chicken opens nearby

The corner of 39th and Chestnut streets has been invaded by chickens. The corner of 39th and Chestnut streets has been invaded by chickens. Boston Chicken, a nationwide restaurant franchise specializing in rotisserie roasted chicken and homestyle mashed potatoes, opened a branch near campus Sunday. The corner of 39th and Chestnut streets has been invaded by chickens. Boston Chicken, a nationwide restaurant franchise specializing in rotisserie roasted chicken and homestyle mashed potatoes, opened a branch near campus Sunday. Drew Kreyling, director of marketing for Mid-Atlantic Restaurant Systems -- the company which owns the Chestnut Street branch -- said the new store is doing well so far. The corner of 39th and Chestnut streets has been invaded by chickens. Boston Chicken, a nationwide restaurant franchise specializing in rotisserie roasted chicken and homestyle mashed potatoes, opened a branch near campus Sunday. Drew Kreyling, director of marketing for Mid-Atlantic Restaurant Systems -- the company which owns the Chestnut Street branch -- said the new store is doing well so far. "It seems that we've been well received by the neighbors and the student population," he said. "It seemed real positive -- people are happy to see us open." The corner of 39th and Chestnut streets has been invaded by chickens. Boston Chicken, a nationwide restaurant franchise specializing in rotisserie roasted chicken and homestyle mashed potatoes, opened a branch near campus Sunday. Drew Kreyling, director of marketing for Mid-Atlantic Restaurant Systems -- the company which owns the Chestnut Street branch -- said the new store is doing well so far. "It seems that we've been well received by the neighbors and the student population," he said. "It seemed real positive -- people are happy to see us open." The new store is one of six Boston Chicken restaurants in Philadephia. The franchise has hundreds of branches across the country, spanning 23 states and Washington D.C.