Guthrie's opened its first restaurant in Colorado on Tuesday at 1520 S. Nevada Ave. in Colorado Springs [1, 2, 3].
The expansion marks the first time the chicken finger chain has entered the Colorado market. This move represents a strategic growth phase for the Guthrie family brand as it brings its specific dining concept to a new region [2, 5].
Founded in Alabama in 1965 [1], the company has a long history in the fast-food industry. The chain is credited with creating the first restaurant dedicated exclusively to chicken fingers in 1982 [1]. This specialization has allowed the brand to scale its operations across the U.S.
Currently, Guthrie's operates more than 70 locations across 14 states [1]. The Colorado Springs site serves as the beachhead for the company's entry into the state, a process that followed a period of planning and announcements [5].
The new location at 1520 S. Nevada Ave. aims to introduce the "original chicken finger" concept to local residents [2, 4]. By establishing a presence in Colorado Springs, the chain is testing the demand for its specialized menu outside of its traditional strongholds [5].
While some reports indicated the opening occurred in April 2024 [1, 3], more recent documentation from July 2026 suggests the opening followed a longer timeline than initially announced [5]. The restaurant is now active and serving the public in the Colorado Springs area [1, 2].
“Guthrie's opened its first restaurant in Colorado on Tuesday”
The entry of Guthrie's into Colorado signifies a shift from regional saturation to broader interstate expansion. By selecting Colorado Springs for its debut, the chain is targeting a mid-sized urban market to validate the scalability of its single-product focus before potentially pursuing further locations within the state.
