Daddy’s Chicken Shack Opening First New Jersey Location in Tinton Falls
Esperto Hospitality Group has acquired the fast-casual chicken brand and plans a statewide expansion starting with a new location in Tinton Falls.
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Esperto Hospitality Group has acquired the fast-casual chicken brand and plans a statewide expansion starting with a new location in Tinton Falls.
On the heels of its acquisition of Daddy’s Chicken Shack, Esperto Hospitality Group, the New Jersey multi-concept operator behind COVO Italian Steakhouse, Local House Kitchen + Bar, and four other concepts, named Todd Ma

Esperto Hospitality Group has acquired the fast-casual chicken brand from Area 15 with plans to scale the concept across the East Coast before reopening franchise sales.
Esperto Hospitality Group has acquired the fast-casual chicken brand from Dave Liniger’s Area 15, with plans to launch a New Jersey expansion in 2026.
Daddy's Chicken Shack signs with Zone 10 Partners for Southern California.

Daddy’s Chicken Shack has opened a new location in Leander, Texas, featuring signature chicken sandwiches and craft beers.
Daddy’s Chicken Shack offers a menu of chef-perfected recipes, local craft beers and a fun, engaging loyalty program.
Haavind previously served as Vice President of Development for Camp Bow Wow, where he led a successful franchise development program for one of the nation’s largest pet care franchises.
Tony Adams’ winning submission showcased how Daddy’s Chicken Shack leveraged Zapier’s automation tools to turn ordinary, transactional emails into moments of delight for customers.

Daddy’s Chicken Shack has appointed Noah Pillsbury as the newest Regional Developer for the Greater Denver area.
Daddy's Chicken Shack appoints Noah Pillsbury as Denver Regional Developer.

Tony Adams, a veteran and former Army Infantry Team Leader, built Daddy's Chicken Shack into a successful franchise after leaving the military.

Entrepreneurs sign 13-unit deal with Daddy's Chicken Shack to expand on the East Coast.
Daddy's Chicken Shack debuts in New Jersey with 13 locations
Daddy's Chicken Shack appoints Dave Liniger Jr. as CEO and Tony Adams as President, poised for nationwide expansion with a stacked executive team.
Port of Subs ignites new development deal in Texas, with Chuck and Nicole Goddard leading the charge on introducing the iconic brand to a new market.

Private equity firm Area 15 Ventures acquired Daddy's Chicken Shack, a fast-casual brand with 160 locations in development.
Area 15 Ventures acquires full ownership of Daddy's Chicken Shack, a rapidly growing fried chicken concept with 160 locations in development.
Daddy's Chicken Shack signs a multi-unit agreement in Austin, Texas, with 20 units slated for the greater Austin area.
Daddy's Chicken Shack signs a 10-unit regional development agreement in California, marking its second multi-unit deal in the state since franchising began in 2022.
Daddy's Chicken Shack inks a third Denver agreement, expanding the brand to 30 Colorado locations in development with a focus on the greater Denver area.
Daddy’s Chicken Shack has signed a regional development deal to bring 10 restaurants to southwest Detroit.
Daddy's Chicken Shack signs regional development deal for 10 units in Florida, expanding its presence in the state.
Daddy's Chicken Shack experiences significant growth, with 120 units in development nationwide, and is on track for a record-breaking year.