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Mack's Tenders now open on Barker Cypress Road

Mack's Tenders opened Oct. 4 on Barker Cypress Road.

Mack's Tenders opened Oct. 4 on Barker Cypress Road.

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Mack’s Tenders, a Florida-based franchise specializing in chicken tenders, celebrated a grand opening Oct. 4 at 8190 Barker Cypress Road, Ste. 1200, Cypress, near the Longenbaugh Road intersection. In addition to chicken tenders, owner Greg Vogt said menu items include chicken sandwiches, chicken tacos, grilled chicken options, salads, 30 types of dipping sauces and several different types of fries, including sweet potato, waffle and crinkle cut. 832-427-6164 www.mackschickentenders.com
By Shawn Arrajj

Shawn Arrajj serves as the editor of the Cy-Fair edition of Community Impact Newspaper where he covers the Cy-Fair and Jersey Village communities. He mainly writes about development, transportation and issues in Harris County.

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