Dave’s Hot Chicken Fires Up San Diego Expansion

“The hot chicken category has tremendous growth potential, and after researching, and trying the food at various players within this space, it’s clear that Dave’s Hot Chicken is the leader,” said Kourie, president of Cluckin’ Inc., the company developing the locations with exclusive rights for San Diego County. “Everything from the simplicity of operations, to the incredible leadership team, social media engagement and insanely craveable food is right on the money.”

Kourie and Feghali bring a tremendous amount of restaurant and C-store experience to the partnership, both consistently being recognized with awards for sales and growth. Kourie’s holdings including Circle-K, AM/PM and Extra Mile, and Feghali being a multi-state Little Caesars Pizza franchisee with more than a dozen locations.

“Andrew and Lawrence are exactly the type of operators that we’re looking to partner with as we bring the best-in-class Dave’s Hot Chicken experience to guests across the country,” said Bill Phelps, CEO of Dave’s Hot Chicken. “We are focused on partnering with only elite-level operators as we scale this concept.”

From a parking lot pop-up to one of Los Angeles’ hottest restaurants, Dave’s Hot Chicken brings the heat with craveable chicken tenders and sliders crafted to order and coated with one of seven unique seasoning blends, each offering a different spice level. With multiple locations across Southern California, the brand prides itself on crafting America’s best Nashville Hot Chicken to its raving fans.