Amergent Hospitality Group announced the launch of Jaybee's Chicken Palace in Portland Oregon. Hatched from the former Waddle's landmark location on Jantzen Beach, Jaybee's Chicken Palace offers the local area with a dine in or take out concept offering gaming, cocktails and hand-breaded chicken sandwiches. Amergent Hospitality Group's President, Fred Glick, stated, "We're pleased to announce the grand opening of new Jaybee's Chicken Palace and offer version of hand-breaded, crispy, spicy, tasty and fried chicken sandwiches and sides.

The Jantzen Beach community has been good to over the years, expect this location is ideally suited for this concept.” Amergent's operations include 42 stores, consisting of 29 company owned and 13 franchised locations. The Company's brands include Little Big Burger, Burgers Grilled Right, American Burger Company, PizzaRev, Jaybee's Chicken Palace and the Nest gaming location.