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title: "Dave’s Hot Chicken Signs Deal for the Twin Cities Area"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/b12f5b6f-b870-482b-abf5-1235eb3abdc1
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20220513_daves_hot_chicken_signs_deal_for_the_twin_cities_area.html
category: "Restaurants"
industry: "Restaurants"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2022-05-13T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:09:00.756Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1568901346375-23c9450c58cd?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Dave’s Hot Chicken Signs Deal for the Twin Cities Area

**TL;DR:** Dave's Hot Chicken signed a franchise agreement with Michael McGuire to open six locations in the Twin Cities area. McGuire has 34 years of experience in the quick service restaurant sector, owning and operating several locations for various brands.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2022-05-13. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20220513_daves_hot_chicken_signs_deal_for_the_twin_cities_area.html).*

## Story

“I’m thrilled to bring on a seasoned restaurant operator like Michael,” 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.

“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.”

McGuire brings with him 34 years of experience in the quick service restaurant sector, owning and operating several locations for a number of high-caliber brands including, Jersey Mikes, Little Caesars, Krispy Kreme and Dominos Pizza. Joining McGuire in operating his Dave’s Hot Chicken locations will be his son, Kavrin.

Specializing in hot chicken tenders and sliders, with spice levels ranging from “No Spice” to “Reaper,” each restaurant also serves sides of house-made Kale Slaw, creamy Mac & Cheese and crispy Fries or Cheese Fries.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- franchise agreement (topic)
- Domino's (company)
- restaurant expansion (topic)
- Jersey Mike's (company)
- Little Caesar's (company)
- Dave's Hot Chicken (company)
- quick service restaurant (topic)
- Krispy Kreme (company)
- Bill Phelps (person)
- Twin Cities (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20220513_daves_hot_chicken_signs_deal_for_the_twin_cities_area.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/b12f5b6f-b870-482b-abf5-1235eb3abdc1).