Fastest Growing Restaurant Chain To Open More FL Locations

Two months ago, Dave's Hot Chicken began to get widely recognized for its incredible expansion. Four childhood friends started it as a pop-up in an East Hollywood, CA parking lot back in 2017. Now it has been called America's fastest-growing restaurant chain, by industry research firm Technomic. There will be more locations opening in Florida this year.

NWI Times also reported that Dave's Hot Chicken plans to open 70 new locations globally. Canada, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai are also part of their expansion. Their efforts to take over the hot chicken industry are backed by some serious investors. A-List celebrities, including Drake, Michael Strahan, Samuel L. Jackson, and Maria Shriver are all named as those who have backed Dave's so far.

Dave's Hot Chicken consists of a menu that is concise, yet massive in spice variation. Their fried chicken comes in a sandwich (slider) option or tenders. Here's where things get interesting. You then choose your heat level. This ranges from "no spice" to "reaper," which is the hottest option and requires a signed waiver. In between, the scale has five additional options.

As for sides, Dave's also serves crinkle-cut fries, mac and cheese, kale slaw, and pickles.

In Florida to date, the fastest-growing restaurant chain already has three locations open. Moreover, their fourth location is set to open later this year. Here is where you can find them.

“Dave’s Hot Chicken has one of the greatest origin stories in the restaurant business, with the founders starting Dave’s as a parking lot pop-up restaurant in Hollywood with a portable fryer and picnic tables from their backyards,” said Bill Phelps, Dave’s Hot Chicken’s CEO.

With new locations in-state, now you can try this fastest-growing restaurant chain in your own Florida backyard.