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title: "Dave’s Hot Chicken Voted Best of the City 2023 by Elevate Lifestyle"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/bc3465c6-c550-4113-a250-52a534db1627
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20230914_daves_hot_chicken_voted_best_of_the_city_2023_by_elevate_lifestyle.html
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
published: 2023-09-14T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T20:04:00.735Z
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# Dave’s Hot Chicken Voted Best of the City 2023 by Elevate Lifestyle

**TL;DR:** Dave's Hot Chicken was voted Best of the City 2023 by Elevate Lifestyle in Charlotte, North Carolina. The award recognizes the brand's dedication, innovation, and influence in shaping the city's landscape.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2023-09-14. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20230914_daves_hot_chicken_voted_best_of_the_city_2023_by_elevate_lifestyle.html).*

## Story

The Elevate Lifestyle's annual awards ceremony serve as a commitment to highlighting local excellence, and is anticipated by residents and businesses alike. The "Best of the City" title is an accolade that underscores an individual's dedication, innovation, and influence in shaping the city's landscape.

“I am honored and thrilled to be recognized as the 'Best of the City 2023'. Being voted as the top choice is a testament to the dedication and passion my team puts into the brand daily,” said Smith. “Charlotte has a thriving and dynamic food scene, and I'm proud to stand among the city's finest. This recognition also motivates me to do everything we can to deliver the best food and experience to our community. I look forward to celebrating with fellow winners at the awards event and extending my gratitude to everyone who voted for Dave’s Hot Chicken."

Since its inception in 2007, Elevate Lifestyle’s "Best of the City" Awards have captivated the hearts of Charlotte's residents, becoming an annual celebration across various categories including Dining, Entertainment, Fashion, Fitness, Lifestyle, and Nightlife. With over 42,000 devoted followers participating in the voting process, the awards truly reflect the collective preferences and opinions of the city's residents.

Founded by Arman Oganesyan and classically-trained chef Dave Kopushyan, along with brothers, Tommy and Gary Rubenyan in early 2017, Dave’s Hot Chicken initially opened as a parking lot pop-up, with lines quickly wrapping around the block.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- charlotte (location)
- Dave's Hot Chicken (company)
- award (topic)
- Dave Kopushyan (person)
- Arman Oganesyan (person)
- Gary Rubenyan (person)
- recognition (topic)
- food scene (topic)
- local excellence (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20230914_daves_hot_chicken_voted_best_of_the_city_2023_by_elevate_lifestyle.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/bc3465c6-c550-4113-a250-52a534db1627).