Roscoe's House of Chicken 'N Waffles is an American soul food restaurant chain that operates seven locations in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It was founded by Herb Hudson in 1975. The Los Angeles Times has referred to Roscoe's as "such an L.A. institution that people don't even question the strange combo anymore".Roscoe's House of Chicken 'N Waffles, Los Angeles Times, Accessed September 22, 2009. The New York Times refers to it as a "beloved soul food chain."Jennifer Steinhauer, 36 Hours in Hollywood , The New York Times, January 13, 2008, Accessed September 22, 2009. The original location in Long Beach, California, remains open.
On March 29, 2016, Roscoe's filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Trademark infringements In 2008, Roscoe's filed a successful trademark infringement lawsuit against a "Rosscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles" that had opened in Chicago. The infringing store was forced to drop its infringing logo and name.Geoffrey Bennett, Roscoe's Wins Chicken and Waffle War , NPR.com, April 10, 2008, Accessed September 22, 2009.First Look: Chicago's Rosscoe's , Metromix, April 2, 2008, Accessed September 22, 2009. A previous "Rosscoe's" had opened in New York City, but the LA-based chain opted to not sue that location because it had no plans to enter the New York market; however, Roscoe's did plan to enter the Chicago market.Charles Perry, Chicken and waffle feud , Los Angeles Times, April 9, 2008, Accessed September 22, 2009.
Notable events In 2011, President Barack Obama visited Roscoe's while on the campaign trail in Los Angeles.
On September 12, 2022, rapper PnB Rock was shot and killed at a Roscoe's in Los Angeles during a robbery.PnB Rock Shot and Killed While Being Robbed in Los Angeles Restaurant Complex, ZACH DIONNE, September 12, 2022
In film The restaurant has been mentioned in numerous films including, Tapeheads, Swingers, Jackie Brown, Rush Hour, and Soul Plane.
In 2004, a full-length movie, Roscoe's House of Chicken 'N Waffles starring Glenn Plummer was released direct-to-video.
See also List of soul food restaurants
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