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Dave’s Hot Chicken
Number of stores in U.S
381
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Description

Dave’s Hot Chicken is one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands in the world, setting a new standard for craveable, high-quality fast casual dining. Founded in 2017 as a simple parking lot pop-up in Los Angeles, Dave’s has since grown to more than 350 locations across the U.S., Canada, the Middle East, and the U.K. Built around a simple menu of Nashville-style hot chicken tenders, sliders, and sides, the brand has earned a passionate following for its bold flavors, vibrant energy, and unmistakable design aesthetic—defined by striking street art, bold colors, and an authentic edge across the globe. For developers and landlords, Dave’s Hot Chicken represents a proven, high-volume tenant with strong unit economics and a flexible real estate model that performs across a range of formats—from urban storefronts and inline endcaps to freestanding drive-thrus. Supported by a world-class franchise network and disciplined growth strategy, Dave’s continues to expand aggressively in major and secondary markets alike, creating opportunities for long-term, high-impact real estate partnerships.

Brand Category

Food (Fast Casual, Quick Service (Fast Food), Chicken, American)

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Site criteria

Size range

100 - 300 SF

Ideal size

200 SF

Optimal frontage

100 LF

Basic requirements

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Preferred traffic generators

  • Food
  • Entertainment

Preferred location type

  • Street
  • Lifestyle
  • Grocery

Preferred building type

  • Free-standing
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In the competitive world of fast-casual dining, few brands have soared as quickly as Dave's Hot Chicken.

With a unique offering of Nashville-style hot chicken and a fresh approach to site selection, the brand is redefining growth in the restaurant industry.

In a recent interview, Brett Robinson sat down with Dannon Shiff, who leads the real estate efforts for Dave's Hot Chicken, to discuss the brand's remarkable journey and the strategies behind its success.

Watch the full interview below to hear the full story.

2 months ago

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