Chad Offerdahl, President & Co-CEO of The Big Biscuit, has played a pivotal role in shaping the brand’s growth and culture since acquiring the company in 2010. With deep roots in restaurant operations, Chad worked his way up from within the business, gaining hands-on experience in every aspect of the Guest and team member journey. In 2018, he led the launch of The Big Biscuit’s franchise system with an 11-unit area development agreement, laying the foundation for scalable growth.
Under Chad’s leadership, the brand has expanded to 29 locations across Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, serving generous portions of comfort food favorites with a creative twist. He’s focused on building a strong, people-first company culture by breaking down silos, investing in leadership development, and creating systems that support sustainable expansion and work-life balance.
Chad has been recognized regionally and nationally for his contributions to the industry, including being named one of the “50 Kansans to Know” and one of the “20 Restaurant and Bar Leaders to Know” by the Kansas City Business Journal. The Big Biscuit has been featured in Franchise Times Top 400, Top Five Breakout Brands of 2024, and was a finalist in the 2025 Global Franchise Awards.
