PDQ

Name: PDQ
Address: 3403 W University Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32607, US
Telephone: +13523530100
Price range: $
Rating: 4.5

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PDQ, which stands for People Dedicated to Quality, is a fast casual restaurant specializing in fresh hand-battered chicken tenders, made-to-order sandwiches, daily cut fries, hand-spun milkshakes and fresh salads.

11/04/2026

It's not just a sandwich... it's our limited-time Thanksgiving Chicken Sandwich🤤

Trust us, this is one you don't want to miss!

11/03/2026

Consider this your sign to grab a Tender Bucket!

15 tenders. Just $15. Only for a limited time!

11/02/2026

Our Anniversary Visit Challenge is ON🎉

Visit 3 times from November 2-22 and earn a $15 reward!

Exclusive to PDQ Rewards members. Be sure to check in with each visit!

11/01/2026

Do good, eat good🧡

From November 1-25, we're teaming up with local food banks across all PDQ locations to give back to our communities! Bring in 3 nonperishable food items and enjoy 3 FREE tenders with the purchase of a combo meal🐔

10/31/2026

🎃 No tricks, just treats! 👻

Get a FREE Kid’s Meal with any purchase when you visit us in costume. Today only! Available in-store only. Upcharges may apply.

Don’t forget to complete your spooky feast with our limited-edition Eye Scream Shake 👀—it’s only available through tomorrow!

10/30/2026

Eye scream, you scream, we ALL scream for the Eye Scream Shake! 👁️👻

Hand-spun with sweet Candy Corn Monin syrup and rich Blackberry Purée, then garnished with festive Halloween sprinkles and candy eyes. It’s scary good, but it won’t be here long!

10/30/2026

15 YEARS OF TENDERS & COMMUNITY! 🎉
Today marks 15 years since PDQ opened its doors with a simple promise: People Dedicated to Quality.

To our incredible guests, store teams, and local communities—thank you for letting us serve you our hand-breaded tenders, hand-spun shakes, made-to-order sandwiches, and more for a decade and a half!

Whether your getting our OG Apples and Toffee or grabbing a limited time Tender Bucket, come celebrate with us today across all locations.

Drop your favorite PDQ memory in the comments below! 👇

10/28/2026

It’s sweet, it’s spooky, and it’s dropping very soon.

10/27/2026

Your favorite lineup is officially back at PDQ! Stop by and get your hands on these iconic fan favorites while they’re here.

10/24/2026

Fall flavors delivered in a cup. 🍂

Smooth, creamy, and packed with holiday nostalgia—grab our limited-edition Apple Pie and Pumpkin Pie Shakes while they're here!

10/23/2026

15 YEARS of tender perfection calls for 15 TENDERS for just $15!

Grab the squad and head to PDQ to celebrate with us!

10/22/2026

Why wait until November? The PDQ Thanksgiving Chicken Sandwich is HERE!

10/21/2026

The fan-favorite original Apples and Toffee Dip is officially back at PDQ!

10/19/2026

Fall flavors have officially landed at PDQ! 🍁 Crisp weather calls for unbelievable flavor, and we’re dropping our full lineup today:

Apples & Toffee Dip: A nostalgic fan-favorite classic is back

Thanksgiving Chicken Sandwich: Hand-breaded crispy breast topped with herb mayo, crisp lettuce, and sweet cranberry

Pumpkin Pie & Apple Pie Shakes: Hand-spun shakes blended with classic flavors and topped with whipped cream

Warm Sugar Cookie: Perfectly baked, sweet perfection

The PDQ Tender Bucket: 15 crispy hand-breaded tenders for $15

Which one are you trying first?

10/18/2026

Stay tuned...

10/14/2026

Join us for a SPOOKTACULAR time! 🎃 Bring the kids to PDQ on October 20th from 5-7 PM for our Halloween Craft Night!

They can craft their very own Trick-or-Treat bag free with the purchase of any kids meal!

Come hungry and get ready for some festive fun at all PDQ locations. While supplies last.

10/13/2026

Mark your calendars 🗓️

Address

3403 W University Avenue
Gainesville, FL
32607

Telephone

+13523530100

Website

http://www.eatPDQ.com/

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