Des Moines' new chain restaurant: The Chicken Shack

• More franchises are planned in central Iowa, co-owner Justin Krull told the Register in April.

What we tried: The original buffalo chicken fries. ($11)

• Come hungry. It's a pile of fries topped with diced chicken tenders, ranch dressing and shredded cheese.
• Other menu options include mac n' cheese bits, fried pickles and chicken fingers with a choice of about two dozen sauces.

Open: Daily from 10am-10pm.