In 1987, WILLIAMS CHICKEN opened its first location. From that day to this one, the special recipe only gets better. From that day to this one, the special recipe only gets better. Dallas-based Williams Chicken is known as the most beloved ‘chicken spot’ in North Texas. For three decades Williams Chicken has cooked up a stellar reputation and a history of success and staying power. With humble beginnings from a small Texas town, Founder Hiawatha Williams earned an opportunity to work for a nationwide fast-food corporation, only to later spread his wings into the world of entrepreneurship.