Chickie's and Pete's

What Chickie's and Pete's does

Chickie's & Pete's is a privately held, family-owned sports bar and crab house chain founded in 1977 by Peter and Henrietta Ciarrocchi in Northeast Philadelphia and now led by Pete Ciarrocchi. The company's core product is its trademarked Crabfries® — crinkle-cut fries tossed in a secret crab seasoning blend developed in 1979 and served with a proprietary white creamy cheese sauce — complemented by a menu of seafood (mussels, snow crab, Dungeness, blue claw), wings, Pete-zza thin-crust pizza, cheesesteaks, and bar staples. The technology underpinning the business is minimal in the software sense: there is no proprietary platform, with operational technology limited to a company website supporting online ordering, OpenTable reservations, digital gift cards, and social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn).

The business operates 20+ full-service restaurant locations across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Missouri, and Nevada, plus 50+ concession points at stadiums, arenas, amusement parks, and Jersey Shore boardwalks. Distribution channels span company-owned storefronts, four Philadelphia International Airport terminals, five casino locations (Parx, Tropicana, Bally's Kansas City, Sahara Las Vegas, Grand Sierra Reno), the Crabfries® Express food truck, and a full-service catering operation. Pricing varies by state and venue; the most structured example is the Fantasy Football Draft Party product with tiered Player ($35-$45) and MVP ($45-$60) packages.

Revenue is generated through dine-in and bar sales, online ordering and takeout, catering services, gift card sales, stadium/venue concessions, and an affiliate referral stream from the BetParx online betting partnership. Customer segments include sports fans (primary), casual diners, event hosts, travelers, and casino guests. The go-to-market motion is event-driven, anchored by the company's status as the first and only Official Sports Bar of the Philadelphia Eagles (since 2023), complemented by community-led charity partnerships and the BetParx co-marketing channel. There are no disclosed venture capital or private equity backers; ownership remains with the Ciarrocchi family, with Pete Ciarrocchi and his brother Tom serving as co-owners alongside Pete's wife Lisa Ciarrocchi (a former Eagles cheerleader whose relationships helped originate the team partnership).

Name

Chickie's and Pete's

Legal name

Chickie's & Pete's

Website

https://chickiesandpetes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Chickie's & Pete's is a family-owned Philadelphia sports bar and crab house chain founded in 1977, operating 20+ restaurants across four states plus 50+ stadium and venue concessions. It serves sports fans, casual diners, and event guests with its trademarked Crabfries® and is the Official Sports Bar of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining Restaurants

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Steakhouses & Seafood Restaurants (THAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Concession & Stadium / Arena Catering (THAFAIAG)

Keywords

• Sports bar dining
• Seafood restaurant
• Crab house
• Sports catering
• Game day venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Dine-In Restaurant Sales: Traditional restaurant revenue from food and beverage sales at physical locations. Customers pay for menu items including signature Crabfries, seafood, wings, sandwiches, and alcohol.
2. Online Ordering and Takeout: Digital ordering through the company's website allowing customers to place takeout orders. Revenue generated from food sales picked up by customers.
3. Catering Services: Full-service catering for events including corporate gatherings, parties, and weddings. Also includes to-go catering and the Crabfries Express food truck for off-premise events.
4. Gift Card Sales: Sale of digital and physical gift cards through the company's website. Cards can be redeemed at any Chickie's & Pete's location.
5. Betting Partnership Revenue: Partnership with BetParx as the official online betting partner, featuring promotional offers for new users including bet insurance and free Crabfries.
6. Stadium and Venue Concessions: Concession operations at sports stadiums, arenas, and amusement parks. The company has operated concessions at Veterans Stadium and expanded to 50+ locations nationwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Chickie's & Pete's operates a multi-location sports bar and crab house chain serving signature Crabfries, seafood, wings, sandwiches, and bar fare across 20+ restaurant locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Missouri, and Nevada. The business also runs catering services, a Crabfries Express food truck, Fantasy Football Draft Party packages, stadium and venue concessions, and an official partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Product overview

Chickie's & Pete's is a multi-location restaurant chain offering a unified sports bar and crab house dining experience. The core offering centers on its signature Crabfries (crinkle-cut fries with secret crab seasoning and white cheese sauce), complemented by seafood dishes including mussels, various crabs, and shrimp. Additional products include Chickie's Wings, Pete-zza (thin-crust pizza), cheesesteaks, and sandwiches. The company extends its offering through catering services (full-service, to-go, and Crabfries Express food truck), Fantasy Football Draft Party packages, a free Taxi Crab shuttle service for stadium events, a BetParx sports betting partnership, and gift cards. All locations feature the same core menu with some regional variations in happy hour and special offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Crabfries® Express: Food truck service for events including weddings, graduations, birthday parties, offering Crabfries, Chickie's Wings, and other menu items.
• BetParx
• Taxi Crab

Products and services

• Chickie's & Pete's Restaurant & Sports Bar Full-service sports bar and crab house chain offering seafood, signature Crabfries, cheesesteaks, wings, pizzas, and other American fare across 20+ dine-in locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Missouri, and Nevada.
• Crabfries® World-famous trademarked crinkle-cut fries hand-tossed in a proprietary secret crab seasoning blend, served with two sides of white creamy cheese sauce for dipping.
• Catering Services Full-service and to-go catering for corporate events, private parties, weddings, and celebrations, with customizable menus, full bar service, and the Crabfries Express food truck for off-premise events.
• Fantasy Football Draft Parties Hosted fantasy football draft party packages including all-you-can-eat menus, dedicated draft areas for 4 hours, drink packages, draft boards with player/team labels, free Wi-Fi, commemorative gifts, and Eagles ticket raffle entry for MVP upgrades.
• Crabfries® Express Food Truck Mobile food truck service bringing Chickie's signature items including Crabfries and Chickie's Wings to weddings, graduations, birthday parties, corporate functions, and other off-site events.
• Gift Cards Digital and physical gift cards available for purchase through the company website, redeemable at any Chickie's & Pete's location and suitable for birthdays, anniversaries, and other gift occasions.
• Taxi Crab Shuttle Service Free shuttle service running approximately every 15 minutes between the Chickie's South Philly flagship and the Philadelphia stadium district during sports games and major events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 million+ Crabfries served by December 2008 at Veterans Stadium alone
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• South Jersey Transportation AuthorityminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 May 2026Partnership for Free Toll Friday events on the Atlantic City Expressway. The event offered free tolls at the Eastbound Egg Harbor toll plaza from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Memorial Day weekend to promote the Summer of Shellfish and 100 Days of Summer celebration.
• The Patriot FundminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 May 2026Charitable partnership during Memorial Day Weekend to raise funds for veterans. The partnership involves fundraising activities tied to the Free Toll Friday event.
• Eagles Autism FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 April 2026Beneficiary of NFL Draft Party events at the South Philly location. A portion of food sales during the first round of the NFL Draft are donated to support the foundation's autism research and advocacy mission.
• ERock (Eric Emanuele)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 April 2026Partnership with Philadelphia Eagles personality Eric Emanuele (@ERock_Eagles) to host the Draft Party benefiting the Eagles Autism Foundation. The free, ticketed event featured food, drink specials, raffles, and a yard sale.
• Garage BeerminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 October 2024Partnership for the Jason Kelce Look-Alike Contest event. With more than 20 participants from the tri-state area competing for prizes including VIP tickets to Eagles games.
• Philadelphia EaglescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Official Sports Bar partner since 2017 (coinciding with Eagles' first World Championship). Named first and only Official Sports Bar in 2023. The partnership includes hosting watch parties, post-game celebrations, NFL Draft events, and catering at Eagles Training Camp and the First Trust Bank Club at Lincoln Financial Field.
• BetParxcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Online Betting Partner of Chickie's & Pete's. The partnership offers promotional deals including 100% Bet Insurance up to $50 and Free Crabfries for new users using code 'Crabfries'. Available to customers in PA and NJ where permitted by law.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves18 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dave & Buster's: Eat-and-entertainment concept combining full-service dining, sports viewing, and arcade entertainment. Comparable to Chickie's & Pete's on sports-bar positioning and venue-driven traffic, but adds a gaming/amusement layer.
• Yard House: Upscale sports-bar chain (Darden-owned) with an extensive draft beer program, American menu, and large-format locations often near stadiums and entertainment districts. Directly comparable on sports-bar concept, venue placement near arenas, and broad bar/food offering.
• Twin Peaks Restaurant: Sports-lodge themed casual dining chain known for large-screen sports viewing, full bar, and American comfort food. Closely aligned with Chickie's & Pete's on game-day atmosphere and sports-centric positioning, though with a broader national footprint.
• Miller's Ale House: Mid-sized sports-casual chain (~80+ locations, mostly East Coast / Florida) known for sports viewing, large portions, and bar food. Comparable to Chickie's & Pete's on full-service sports bar format, particularly in East Coast markets.
• Hooters: Iconic sports-themed casual chain with full bar, American fare, and sports broadcast focus. Comparable on sports-bar atmosphere and casual full-service model; differs on concept branding and menu positioning.
• Buffalo Wild Wings: Largest U.S. sports bar chain (~1,200+ locations) with a wing- and beer-centric menu and ubiquitous sports viewing. Directly comparable to Chickie's & Pete's on sports-bar positioning, casual bar food menu, and game-day traffic focus; differs in scale, geographic reach, and PE ownership (Roark Capital).
• Fox & Hound Smokehouse & Tavern / Bailey's Sports Bar: Sports-bar focused casual chain featuring sports viewing, full bar, and American pub fare. Closely comparable on the sports-bar positioning, multiple TVs, and casual bar menu, though smaller in scale than Chickie's & Pete's.

Broad incumbents

• Applebee's: National casual dining chain (Dine Brands) with a broad American menu, bar program, and neighborhood sports viewing. Comparable as a casual full-service competitor but lacks the sports-bar-centric concept and Philadelphia sports identity.
• Chili's Grill & Bar: Large national casual dining chain (Brinker International) with full bar and American menu. Comparable on full-service casual dining scale and bar revenue mix, though without sports-bar specialization.
• TGI Fridays: Casual full-service bar-and-grill concept with broad American menu and significant bar revenue. Comparable on casual full-service dining format, but operates at much larger scale and without the sports-bar and Philadelphia cultural anchoring.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/chickiesandpetestv
• Facebookfacebook.com/chickiesandpetes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chickie's-and-pete's/posts/?feedView=all
• Instagraminstagram.com/chickiesandpetes
• Xx.com/chickiesnpetes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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