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title: "Dave’s Hot Chicken signs multi-unit deal in Minnesota"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/93de4911-4e13-4b01-90ff-bee1a97d6fae
source: "Global Franchise"
original_url: https://www.global-franchise.com/news/daves-hot-chicken-signs-multi-unit-deal-in-minnesota
author: "Raghav Patel"
category: "Restaurants"
industry: "Restaurants"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2022-05-16T08:29:52.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T16:11:27.954Z
image: https://cdn.global-franchise.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Daves_Hot_Chicken_-_include_this-1.jpeg
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# Dave’s Hot Chicken signs multi-unit deal in Minnesota

**TL;DR:** Dave's Hot Chicken has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to open six locations in the Twin Cities area, Minnesota, with experienced restaurateur Michael McGuire. McGuire has over 34 years of experience in the QSR sector with brands such as Jersey Mike's, Little Caesars, Krispy Kreme, and Domino's Pizza.

*By Raghav Patel, originally published in Global Franchise on 2022-05-16. [Read the original](https://www.global-franchise.com/news/daves-hot-chicken-signs-multi-unit-deal-in-minnesota).*

## Story

Dave’s Hot Chicken has announced the signing of a multi-unit franchise agreement to open six locations in the Twin Cities area, Minnesota. The brand has signed with experienced restaurateur, Michael McGuire to open in Apple Valley, Rosemount, Edina, Bloomington and Lakeville.

“I’m thrilled to bring on a seasoned restaurant operator like Michael to further expansion,” said Bill Phelps, CEO of Dave’s Hot Chicken.

“His three decades and counting of experience in the quick-service restaurant sector makes for a promising franchisee to share the Dave’s Hot Chicken experience with, and we’re excited for him to introduce our mouth-watering product to those around the Twin Cities area.

McGuire has over 34 years of experience in the QSR sector with brands such as Jersey Mikes, Little Caesars, Krispy Kreme and Domino’s Pizza. McGuire’s son, Kavrin, will join him in operating his locations.

“After trying the craveable product that Dave’s Hot Chicken has to offer, I knew I needed to do what it takes to bring the restaurant to this area of Minnesota,” said McGuire.

“I am eager to grow Dave’s Hot Chicken in the surrounding area around the Twin Cities.”

“I’m excited to continue expanding our footprint across Minnesota with someone as experienced in multi-unit operations like Michael,” said Shannon Swenson, vice president of franchise development at Dave’s Hot Chicken.

“He stands out as a trusted franchisee with strong ties to the area, and I have no doubt he will be successful in this endeavor.”

## Entities

- Restaurants (sector)
- Global Franchise (publication)
- franchise agreement (topic)
- Domino's (company)
- Raghav Patel (person)
- Jersey Mike's (company)
- Little Caesar's (company)
- multi-unit deal (topic)
- Minnesota (location)
- Dave's Hot Chicken (company)
- Krispy Kreme (company)
- Bill Phelps (person)

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Originally reported by Raghav Patel, Global Franchise (https://www.global-franchise.com/news/daves-hot-chicken-signs-multi-unit-deal-in-minnesota). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/93de4911-4e13-4b01-90ff-bee1a97d6fae).