Houston — In 2022, Daddy’s Chicken Shack opened a flagship restaurant in Houston Heights (Houston), as well as signed eight franchise agreements across California, Oregon, Texas, Colorado, Arizona, Georgia and Florida. The brand now has 120 units in development nationwide. During 2022, the emerging chicken brand also hosted its first-ever regional developer conference, a rare achievement after launching its franchise opportunity only in 2021.
The brand’s first conference was hosted by founders Pace Webb and Chris Georgalas, as well as Dave Liniger, former CEO and co-founder of RE/MAX realty, who originally joined the team as an investor and later sought out his own regional development agreement. Liniger was the first to ignite a chain of regional development deals, inking 20 units split evenly between Arizona and Colorado. His first location was set to open in Scottsdale, Ariz., by the end of 2022. Liniger’s involvement has played an integral role in expanding the brand’s presence and generating excitement nationwide.
“Daddy’s Chicken Shack started franchising nearly 1 year ago, and already we’ve been able to yield amazing results with growth happening in several states. With my extensive career experience in real estate and with other franchise concepts, I knew immediately that this was a stellar concept equipped to stand the test of time,” says Liniger. “Daddy’s is the type of brand that is designed to thrive in today’s market, with impeccable products, innovative operations and a rock-solid group of individuals backing it. With already so much growth on the horizon, I am thrilled to play a part in taking this brand to the next level.”
Liniger’s involvement sparked interest with eager developers across the country, with several citing his investment in the brand as a key factor in their decision to sign multi-unit agreements. The most recent regional developers, each with 10 units targeting Atlanta and Houston, noted that Liniger’s presence was an added assurance in the brand becoming a nationwide success.
These recent multi-unit signings come on the heels of the brand’s first-ever regional developer conference. The conference, held in Las Vegas, brought together each member of the Daddy’s Chicken Shack team to celebrate the outstanding growth the brand has seen in just a few short months. In addition, Georgalas showcased the brand’s tech-enabled business model with a presentation highlighting the importance of integrated technology in daily store operations.
Topping it off, the brand’s conference was followed by the opening of its Houston Heights flagship location in October 2022, officially making it the second active Daddy’s Chicken Shack location.
“The last few months have provided outstanding milestones for our brand. Both the Houston opening and our first-ever conference have given us an eye into 2023, and we are ecstatic for what’s to come,” says Webb, CEO. “Our regional developer conference was a testament to the kind of culture we are cultivating at Daddy’s Chicken Shack. This brand has quickly become a tight-knit group with dynamic individuals who are dedicated to making Daddy’s a household name. I can speak for the entire development team when I say 2023 will be a monumental year, and I look forward to our continued expansion.”
The first Daddy’s Chicken Shack opened in Pasadena, Calif., after Webb’s chicken sliders became a huge hit at a catered celebrity party early in 2013. The brand officially launched in 2018 with a commitment to tech-enabled operations, sustainability and unique flavors.
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SOURCE: Daddy’s Chicken Shack