Image 20260113 103835 134 — The new restaurant is just off the Tennessee River. (Guthrie’s Chicken)

A new Guthrie’s location has officially opened on Highway 431 in Guntersville, the popular chicken finger restaurant’s first location in the city. The store’s grand opening was held Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for Friday, Jan. 16.

The restaurant is located just steps away from Lindsey Hollow off the Tennessee River. It is across the highway from Guntersville High School, taking the location which used to be home to Hwy 55 Burgers.

“Guthrie’s tradition is built on Alabama state history, and we are honored to continue that journey here. Bringing our signature menu to Guntersville is more than just an opening; it’s a commitment to our roots. We look forward to providing the community with our gold-standard chicken fingers and a dining experience defined by quality and local charm.”
Joe Kelly Guthrie, CEO of Guthrie’s Franchising, Inc.

Here’s everything you need to know before taking your first visit:

📍Location: 14400 US-431, Guntersville, AL 35976
🕕 Hours: 10AM-10PM, Sunday-Saturday
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The company says the new location will bring roughly 50 jobs to the area.

Guthrie’s in Alabama

Guthrie’s was founded in Haleyville and now operates more than 70 locations across 12 states including 35 now here in Alabama.

“With a pioneering spirit and a commitment to quality, Guthrie’s made history as the first brand to build a menu around the perfect chicken finger. Four decades later, their reputation is built on the same fresh ingredients fans love from hand-chopped slaw and Texas toast to legendary dipping sauce and golden fried hand-breaded chicken fingers.”
Guthrie’s

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