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title: "Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks Expands With First Out-of-State Opening in North Carolina"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/33dcf0f8-e5cb-491a-a953-6d20f883f7b8
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20240514_big_daves_cheesesteaks_expands_with_first_outofstate_opening_in_north_carol.html
category: "Sandwich & sub"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Sandwich & sub"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2024-05-14T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T18:45:07.631Z
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# Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks Expands With First Out-of-State Opening in North Carolina

**TL;DR:** Big Dave's Cheesesteaks has opened its first out-of-state corporate location in Charlotte, North Carolina. The brand, led by Derrick Hayes, is poised to expand along the East Coast.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-05-14. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240514_big_daves_cheesesteaks_expands_with_first_outofstate_opening_in_north_carol.html).*

## Story

Charlotte, NC - Big Dave's Cheesesteaks is excited to announce the opening of their first out-of-state corporate location in Charlotte, North Carolina. Led by visionary entrepreneur, Derrick Hayes, this latest culinary endeavor introduces the authentic flavors of Philadelphia to the Tar Heel State.

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks is poised to redefine Charlotte's culinary scene with its emphasis on quality ingredients, top-notch service, and community involvement "We're thrilled to share our famous cheesesteaks with the vibrant community of Charlotte," remarked Hayes.

Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks operates several brick-and-mortar locations in Georgia and is featured in the Mercedes Benz Stadium, home to the Atlanta Falcons.“Charlotte is just the beginning of our East Coast expansion.” said Hayes.

The team has partnered with major domestic and international food distributors and supply chain networks, who are also able to offer Halal food items.

The new Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks location in Charlotte is located at 8552 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28213

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- unit expansion (topic)
- location opening (topic)
- north carolina (location)
- Georgia (location)
- charlotte (location)
- east coast expansion (topic)
- Big Dave's Cheesesteaks (company)
- Derrick Hayes (person)
- food distribution (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20240514_big_daves_cheesesteaks_expands_with_first_outofstate_opening_in_north_carol.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/33dcf0f8-e5cb-491a-a953-6d20f883f7b8).