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title: "The Red Chickz Fires Up Second North Carolina Franchise Agreement"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/5c65244b-4387-4456-bfb5-6d69b9ac833a
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20250715_the_red_chickz_fires_up_second_north_carolina_franchise_agreement.html
category: "Restaurants"
industry: "Restaurants"
published: 2025-07-15T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T17:38:51.379Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1504674900247-0877df9cc836?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# The Red Chickz Fires Up Second North Carolina Franchise Agreement

**TL;DR:** The Red Chickz has signed a second franchise agreement in North Carolina, expanding its presence in the region. The brand is rapidly expanding beyond its California roots with a growing fan base and strong franchise interest across the country.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-07-15. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20250715_the_red_chickz_fires_up_second_north_carolina_franchise_agreement.html).*

## Story

“I’ve been looking into franchising for a long time, and what stood out to me about The Red Chickz was that it’s a young, emerging brand with serious potential,” said Patel. “Their social media presence is already powerful, and I saw a real opportunity to help grow the brand and represent it in this region from the ground up. The restaurant industry can be challenging at times, but The Red Chickz has a smooth, efficient operational model that made the decision easier. Plus, they connected me with a great team of brokers, and I’m excited to move forward once we lock in the right locations.”

With a growing fan base and strong franchise interest across the country, The Red Chickz is rapidly expanding beyond its California roots. The brand’s eye-catching content, flavorful innovations, and operational simplicity have attracted seasoned franchise operators looking to bring something fresh, and fiery, to their markets.

This multi-unit agreement not only strengthens the brand’s presence in the Triangle, but also reinforces its commitment to thoughtful, regional expansion with qualified operators.

“We’ve always believed North Carolina would be a perfect fit for The Red Chickz, and the momentum we’re seeing confirms that,” said Shawn Lalehzarian, Co-Founder and CEO of The Red Chickz. “Durham and Chapel Hill have a lot of energy and a real love for good food, which makes them a natural next step for us.”

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- franchise agreement (topic)
- brand growth (topic)
- multi-unit development (topic)
- north carolina (location)
- regional expansion (topic)
- The Red Chickz (company)
- Shawn Lalehzarian (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20250715_the_red_chickz_fires_up_second_north_carolina_franchise_agreement.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/5c65244b-4387-4456-bfb5-6d69b9ac833a).