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The registry · San Jose, CA
The best chicken restaurants in San Jose.
Ranked by one method — the same checks for every business. Never sold, never sponsored.
The eight on the map
Each pin is a business on this list, numbered by its rank and placed at its address. Drag the map and zoom in to see which of them are near you.
The read
The leaderboard for chicken restaurants in San Jose reveals a clear hierarchy, with Jollibee taking the top spot despite a lower star rating of 4.3 from over a thousand reviews. This suggests that sheer volume and brand recognition are powerful factors in determining success, allowing Jollibee to pull ahead of Jojo's, which boasts a higher rating of 4.8 but far fewer reviews. The breadth of customer feedback for Jollibee seems to enhance its credibility in the eyes of potential diners, showcasing the importance of both quantity and quality in restaurant rankings.
Interestingly, the presence of Dave's Hot Chicken in two different entries demonstrates the competitive nature of this category. The differing AI scores, with one location at 45 and another at 43, reflect challenges in maintaining consistent performance across multiple locations. Meanwhile, Chicken King, with a 3.9-star rating and a low review count, highlights a struggle to gain traction in the market. Overall, this leaderboard illustrates how established chains leverage reputation while newer or less-known establishments face hurdles in gaining visibility and customer loyalty.
The named
Who's winning, and why.
- 159/100
Unmatched reviews and visibility
Jollibee stands out in San Jose's chicken restaurant scene with a remarkable 4.3-star rating from 1,376 reviews, showcasing a strong customer satisfaction level. Their exceptional performance in reviews & response, scoring 91, indicates a proactive approach to customer engagement, significantly higher than many competitors. Additionally, their Google Business Profile score of 90 enhances their visibility, ensuring they attract more diners. While their retrieval grounding and off-property attestation scores align with the average, Jollibee's focus on customer feedback sets them apart in a competitive market.
Cited by
- ChatGPT
- Gemini
- Perplexity
- Retrieval grounding
- 50
- Off-property attestation
- 40
- AI visibility
- —
- Reviews & response
- 91
- Backlink & citation authority
- 61
- Google Business Profile
- 90
- Speed & mobile
- 70
- Content freshness & schema
- 79
- 255/100
High ratings and strong engagement
Jojo's stands out in San Jose's chicken scene with an impressive 4.8-star rating from 66 reviews, reflecting a strong customer satisfaction level. Their remarkable performance in reviews and response (80) showcases their commitment to engaging with diners, fostering loyalty and repeat visits. Additionally, their Google Business Profile score of 90 highlights effective online presence management, ensuring potential customers find them easily. With superior retrieval grounding at 50 compared to the field average of 21, Jojo's is clearly capturing attention and securing its place among the top contenders.
Cited by
- ChatGPT
- Gemini
- Perplexity
- Retrieval grounding
- 50
- Off-property attestation
- 40
- AI visibility
- —
- Reviews & response
- 80
- Backlink & citation authority
- 53
- Google Business Profile
- 90
- Speed & mobile
- 54
- Content freshness & schema
- 57
- 348/100
Strong community presence shines through
Chicken King stands out with a solid off-property attestation score of 40, which, while just below the field average of 41, indicates a consistent recognition from various platforms. Their Google Business Profile also shows a respectable score of 60, suggesting effective engagement with potential customers. However, with a review score of 3.9 stars from 8 reviews and a response rate that lags behind the competition by 18 points, there’s room for improvement in customer feedback engagement to further boost their standing.
Cited by
- ChatGPT
- Gemini
- Perplexity
- Retrieval grounding
- —
- Off-property attestation
- 40
- AI visibility
- —
- Reviews & response
- 58
- Backlink & citation authority
- —
- Google Business Profile
- 60
- Speed & mobile
- —
- Content freshness & schema
- —
The record
Ranks 4–8.
- 4AIReply rate
84%
45/100— - 5AIReply rate
92%
43/100— - 6AIReply rate
68%
33/100— - 7AIReply rate
100%
32/100— - 8AIReply rate
100%
29/100—
How we ranked these
No pay-to-play. No sponsored spots. No kickbacks.
Every business is scored the same way, on the same eight signals. We don't take money to move rankings and we don't accept submissions. If you're on this list, the scoring pipeline put you there.
- S1Retrieval grounding26%
- S2Off-property attestation20%
- S3AI visibility14%
- S4Reviews & response12%
- S5Backlink & citation authority8%
- S6Google Business Profile8%
- S7Speed & mobile7%
- S8Content freshness & schema5%
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