[bb.q Olive Chicken] New "Garlic Series" 3 Flavors Arrive from Korea! Expanded Menu with 11 Chicken Varieties

Watami Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Ota-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter "Watami") is pleased to announce that its "bb.q Olive Chicken Cafe" (hereinafter "Olive Chicken Cafe"), the No. 1 fried chicken brand in Korea operated in Japan, will begin selling three new garlic-flavored chicken options, the "Garlic Series," starting Wednesday, April 1, 2026. This expansion brings the total number of chicken varieties to 11, including existing flavors.

To commemorate the launch, a special campaign will be held for a limited time from Wednesday, April 1, 2026, to Wednesday, April 15, 2026, offering increased portions for all "boneless thigh chicken" orders, with 4 pieces becoming 5 pieces and 8 pieces becoming 10 pieces.

[Three New "Garlic Series" Chicken Flavors Introduced, Expanding to a Total of 11 Varieties]

The new "Garlic Series" features three distinct flavors that highlight the savory essence and unique character of garlic. Combined with the existing eight flavors, the menu will now offer a total of 11 chicken varieties for customers to choose from.

■ Sweet & Salty Garlic

A dish with a subtle honey sweetness complementing soy sauce and garlic. As the name suggests, it offers a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. The pungent garlic flavor kicks in afterward, making it a perfect accompaniment to rice.

■ Maple Butter Garlic

A sweet chicken option reminiscent of popcorn, with the sweet aroma of maple butter. The contrast between its aroma and taste is addictively delicious, with minced garlic in the sauce adding a unique accent.

■ Crunchy Garlic

Golden fried chicken with a crispy texture, coated in a spicy garlic spice blend. It features an intense garlic aroma and spiciness. The seasoning, which includes vegetable umami amidst the sharp heat, enhances the chicken's flavor. It's a must-try for garlic lovers who want to fully experience the taste of garlic.

With the addition of these new chicken menus, combined with the existing flavors "Golden Fried Chicken," "Crispy Chicken," "Yangnyeom Chicken," "Honey Garlic Chicken," "Mala Hot Chicken," "Red Chak Chak Chicken," "Cheese Ring Chicken," and "Crunchy Butter Chicken," the lineup now totals 11 varieties, allowing customers to enjoy a wider range of tastes according to their preferences.

[New Product Information]

■ Product Names

Sweet & Salty Garlic Chicken

Maple Butter Garlic Chicken

Crunchy Garlic Chicken

■ Prices

<Boneless Thigh Chicken> 4pc… 690 yen (tax included)      8pc… 1,380 yen (tax included)

<Bone-in Chicken> Half size… 1,690 yen (tax included)      Full size… 3,280 yen (tax included)

■ Sales Start Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026

■ Stores: All Olive Chicken Cafe locations

[Boneless Thigh Chicken Portion Increase Campaign to Celebrate New Flavor Launch]

To commemorate the launch of the new menu, a limited-time portion increase campaign will be held for all "boneless thigh chicken" orders.

Orders of the usual 4 pieces will be increased to 5 pieces, and orders of 8 pieces will be increased to 10 pieces, at no additional charge. This applies to all 11 flavors, including the three new garlic series options and all other boneless thigh chicken flavors.

During this period, it's a great opportunity to enjoy more chicken for the same price, and we recommend trying a variety of flavors.

[Campaign Overview]

■ Details:

For all eligible "boneless thigh chicken" items (11 varieties)

Increase from 4 pieces to 5 pieces, and from 8 pieces to 10 pieces (price unchanged)

■ Eligible Products:

Boneless Thigh Chicken (all 11 varieties)

■ Campaign Period: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 – Wednesday, April 15, 2026

■ Participating Stores: All Olive Chicken Cafe locations

■ About "bb.q" ~It’s More Than a Name. It’s a Promise.~

The brand name "bb.q" stands for "Best of the Best Quality," and it is a promise to provide that quality to all customers at all our stores.

The recipe for all the fried chicken we offer is a fusion of long-standing Korean traditions and the latest research from "Chicken University," established in Seoul by "bb.q" to pursue cutting-edge quality and taste. This recipe allows you to enjoy fried chicken that is crispier, juicier, and more tender than ever before, with a variety of sauces and powders blended with diverse flavors.

■ About bb.q Olive Chicken Cafe

【Address】 1-1-3 Haneda, Ota-ku, Tokyo

【Established】 December 2016

【Official HP】 https://bbq-olivechickencafe.jp/

■ Watami Co., Ltd.

【Address】 1-1-3 Haneda, Ota-ku, Tokyo

【Representative】 Miki Watanabe, Representative Director, Chairman, President & CEO

【Established】 May 1986

【Business Activities】 Domestic Food Service Business, Overseas Business, Prepared Meal Business, Agriculture, Environmental Business, Human Resources Service Business

【Homepage URL】 http://www.watami.co.jp