Bill Phelps

Mike's Red Tacos opens first corporate location in Pasadena, California.

Dave’s Hot Chicken today announced the opening of its 500th restaurant in Phoenix, AZ, on October 8, marking another major milestone for a brand that began with three childhood friends, $900, portable fryers and folding

Dave’s Hot Chicken opened its 500th restaurant on Oct. 8 in Phoenix, Arizona, after starting in a parking lot with portable fryers and folding tables nearly 20 years ago.

Dave's Hot Chicken today announced the opening of its 500th restaurant in Phoenix, AZ, on October 8, marking another major milestone for a brand that began with three childhood friends,…

Three-unit Mike’s Red Tacos did not begin with a sweeping national plan.

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LeBron James invests in Mike's Red Tacos with 300+ locations in development

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Wetzel's Pretzels and Cold Stone Creamery open co-brand location in Bronx.

Years before the beverage boom boomed, Sharon Arthofer had an inkling that the time was right for innovation in the drink world.

Researchers say luck is not that big a factor in a person’s success, said Phelps, sitting in the corporate headquarters of Dave’s Hot Chicken in Pasadena, California.

The hot chicken chain’s chief executive discusses how menu innovation and strategic product packaging are driving sales growth beyond just speed of service.

Wetzel’s Pretzels and Cold Stone Creamery open co-brand in Texas

Nation's Restaurant News has revealed its 2026 Hot Concepts award winners, highlighting emerging restaurant chains with significant growth potential and brand momentum.

The fast-growing chicken brand appoints Joshua Liggins as Vice President of Franchise Development to sustain its national expansion momentum.

“Bringing Wetzel’s Pretzels together with Cold Stone Creamery is a natural evolution of our brand as we continue to innovate within the franchise space,” said Eric Weigel, Brand Leader of Wetzel’s Pretzels.

Dave's Hot Chicken appoints Brandon Rhoten as Chief Marketing Officer.

Montana Chicken Company, comprised of Benjamin Quinlan, brothers Wyatt and Luke Prime, and Al Graziano, is one of Dave’s Hot Chicken’s most dynamic ownership groups and among the youngest franchisees in the system.

Dave's Hot Chicken offers free sliders on October 23 for Drake's birthday

Name: Lawrence Kourie Title: Multi-Unit Owner-Operator Company: Dave’s Hot Chicken No.

Dave’s Hot Chicken is expanding into Southwest Florida with a newly signed lease in Fort Myers.

Roark Capital acquires Dave's Hot Chicken in a $1 billion deal, positioning the brand for aggressive growth and expansion.

Dave's Hot Chicken signs four new leases in West Washington.

The original three founders started Dave’s Hot Chicken with just $900 in an East Hollywood parking lot pop-up.