Dave’s Hot Chicken Opens Record Eight Restaurants in a Single Day

The fast-casual concept, which originated in Los Angeles, is bringing its Nashville-style hot chicken to a diverse set of markets nationwide, including Fairlawn, Ohio; Oneonta, New York; Edina, Minnesota; Gastonia, North Carolina; Arlington Heights, Illinois; Miami, Florida; Saratoga, Utah; and Waterford, Connecticut.

“Opening eight restaurants in one week is a testament to the strength of our system and the commitment of our franchise partners,” said Jim Bitticks, CEO of Dave’s Hot Chicken. “As we continue to grow, our focus remains on executing at a high level and making sure every restaurant delivers the same mind-blowing experience our guests expect. Maintaining a balance between momentum and consistency allows us to scale the right way.”

Dave’s Hot Chicken continues to expand its footprint while maintaining a disciplined approach to execution. The brand’s ability to open multiple restaurants across diverse markets in a single week reflects the strength of its operating model, experienced franchise partners, and a system built to scale without compromising the guest experience.

“To successfully open this many restaurants in such a short timeframe, every part of the system has to be aligned,” said Juan Lopez, Chief Restaurant Officer. “That includes training, operations, franchisee readiness, and keeping the right processes and teams in place to deliver a consistent experience from day one in every market.”

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. Dave’s Hot Chicken offers a robust business model, including national and local marketing support, proven systems, manuals, operating procedures, and assistance with site selection.