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title: "Patel Signs Angry Chickz Area Development Deal"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/7395290b-e8ef-4fb4-a79f-ea1fd42e5258
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/articles/_patel_signs_angry_chickz_area_development_deal.html
author: "M. Scott Morris"
category: "Restaurants"
industry: "Restaurants"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2025-02-12T08:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T17:07:19.423Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/art/articles/9300_plate.jpg
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# Patel Signs Angry Chickz Area Development Deal

**TL;DR:** Anand Patel signed an area development agreement to expand Angry Chickz in Illinois. The agreement is part of Angry Chickz's Midwest expansion, with Patel bringing his expertise from owning 14 Dunkin' locations.

*By M. Scott Morris, originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-02-12. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/articles/_patel_signs_angry_chickz_area_development_deal.html).*

## Story

Anand Patel signed a new area development agreement to expand Angry Chicks, a rapidly growing Nashville-style hot chicken brand, in Illinois. With more than a decade of experience in his family's Dunkin' operations, Patel has been immersed in the world of hospitality and franchise excellence from the start. The owner of 14 Dunkin' locations, he brings the expertise and a proven track record of scaling franchise operations across multiple markets.

"Angry Chickz isn't just about incredible food—it's a movement," Patel said. "From the moment I met the Angry Chickz team, I felt like I was becoming part of a family more than entering into a franchisor-franchisee relationship. I can't wait to make a huge impact in my community!"

The multi-unit development in Illinois will serve as a launchpad for Angry Chickz's Midwest expansion. The brand's roots are in California, and it has stores in Nevada and Arizona. "Anand has accomplished so much in his career and has an incredible knack for understanding what truly matters—delivering an exceptional experience for both employees and guests.

It's amazing how he just gets it," said Mike LaRue, vice president of franchise development at Angry Chickz. "This agreement reflects our ongoing commitment to expanding into new markets and building strong relationships with top-tier franchise partners who see culture as a major driver in their success."

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- QSR (sector)
- franchise agreement (topic)
- Dunkin' Brands (company)
- M. Scott Morris (person)
- Illinois (location)
- midwest expansion (topic)
- area development (topic)
- Angry Chickz (company)
- Mike LaRue (person)
- nashville-style hot chicken (topic)
- Anand Patel (person)

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Originally reported by M. Scott Morris, Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/articles/_patel_signs_angry_chickz_area_development_deal.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/7395290b-e8ef-4fb4-a79f-ea1fd42e5258).