Pasadena, Calif. — Founded in 2017 in East Hollywood, Dave’s Hot Chicken is on track to reach a milestone of 300 units open by the end of 2024 after rounding the 200-unit milestone in the first quarter. The brand now has over 206 locations in the United States, Canada and the Middle East — with more than 990 units signed to date (including its recently signed agreement with Azzurri Group to open 60 locations in the UK and Ireland, with the first location planned to open in London by first quarter 2025).
“Throughout the rest of 2024 and into 2025, we’re taking Dave’s international in a big way,” says Jim Bitticks, president and COO of Dave’s Hot Chicken. “With agreements made already in several countries overseas, our focus remains on making the most craveable hot chicken on the planet. We know if we do that, we’ll be gaining new fans everywhere we go.”
Founded by Arman Oganesyan and classically trained chef Dave Kopushyan, along with brothers Tommy and Gary Rubenyan in early 2017, Dave’s Hot Chicken initially opened as a parking lot pop-up, with lines quickly wrapping around the block. Dave’s Hot Chicken offers a robust business model, including national and local marketing support, proven systems, manuals and operating procedures, as well as assistance with site selection. As the brand expands, it is seeking restaurant operators and franchise groups to develop the concept in key markets such as Florida, Tennessee, Louisiana, Pittsburgh and Mississippi.
For more information, visit www.daveshotchicken.com/franchising.
SOURCE: Dave’s Hot Chicken