5 stars for fast food fried chicken. This is the standard I'm basing this off of. I used to like KFC, once in a blue moon, but lately it's so greasy and the quality isn't there. Popeyes is okay but it's hit and miss. It's tough to find a fried chicken joint that's reasonably priced and consistently good.
Bush's is excellent as far as fast food fried chicken goes. First the batter is not overly salted or seasoned. It's crispy and flaky without being so greasy. After KFC I feel like I have to drink a gallon of water later to deal with the sodium overdose. Some might not like the lack of salt on this chicken if you're used to other fried chicken places that overdo it and will criticize Bush's for lack of flavor. But with Bush's you really get a nice tasting piece of chicken. There's something to their chicken not being overly seasoned that lends itself nicely to adding hot sauces, or honey, or country gravy and still having great flavor, without being overpowered by spices and salt.
I've been here about 3-4 times now and each time it grows on me more and more and is becoming my favorite chicken place.
The other thing I like is they're not stingy on the size of their chicken pieces. You go to a place like KFC. You get to choose between breast and a wing, or leg and thigh, something like this. Here it says "2 pc or 3pc meal" and you pick what pieces you want. You can do 2 breasts if you want. 2 thighs, etc.
I will say too, my kids and wife like it too. My wife doesn't like fried foods and my kids are hit and miss with it, but they all like this place. If I suggest any other fried chicken place, my wife says "no" or offers for me to order for myself and she'll eat something else. But she likes Bush's. While they do have chicken tenders as a boneless option, my kids (8 and 5) will actually order chicken off the bone here. They like it a lot. Usually they always want the boneless options at other places.
Another bonus is their side items. Fried okra, white country gravy are among the sides that give this place a different twist. You can also order chicken livers and gizzards. Never tried that, kinda afraid to, but it's an interesting thing that shows that they're cooking up other parts of the chicken and Little is going to waste of our delicious feathered friends.
The rolls are a nice change from the typical salty and greasy biscuit that other places always have. They do some pretty good specials too, like tender Tuesdays where you can fead your family at a pretty reasonable price.
I'd say put your sodium overloaded expectations aside and give this place a try. You'll get crunchy, less greasy chicken and pieces that are generous in size. Staff is always friendly and willing to make suggestions if you have a hard time deciding. Hats off to this place.