Jackson, Maria Shriver, Michael Strahan and others. It quickly gained a loyal following – and later celebrity investors that include Drake, Samuel L. The spicy chicken-tender chain has its roots in East Hollywood, where it started as a parking lot pop-up in 2017. Dave's Hot Chicken celebrity investors include Drake, Samuel L. The Los Angeles-founded Dave's Hot Chicken restaurant chain has locations across the United States, including this one in Lakewood, Ohio. To learn more about Dave’s Hot Chicken and its franchise opportunities, visit. As the brand expands, it is seeking qualified, experienced and passionate restaurant operators and franchise groups to develop the concept in key markets. Specializing in hot chicken tenders and sliders, with spice levels ranging from “No Spice” to “Reaper,” each restaurant also serves sides of house-made Kale Slaw, creamy Mac & Cheese and crispy Fries or Cheese Fries.ĭave’s Hot Chicken offers a robust business model, including national and local marketing support, proven systems, manuals, and operating procedures, as well as assistance with site selection. Today, the fast-casual brand has its sights set on growing throughout the United States through franchising and has several multi-unit agreements in development. Since then, the brand has exploded in popularity and now has multiple brick-and-mortar locations open in Southern California. “Our team is very confident that they will be great franchise owners to build the brand’s presence in Orange County and South Bay.”įounded by classically-trained chef Dave Kopushyan and three friends in early 2017, Dave’s Hot Chicken initially opened as a parking lot pop-up, with lines quickly wrapping around the block. Being a multi-generational, family-owned business, Elevated Restaurant Group has high integrity and strong operational standards,” said Shannon Swenson, Vice President of Franchise Development at Dave’s Hot Chicken. “We are so excited to grow the Dave’s Hot Chicken brand alongside a group so well aligned with our company’s goals and culture. For the last 30 years, the Wesselink family has been involved in the development of restaurants and commercial retail sites throughout Southern California, including numerous Sonic Drive-In and Jack in the Box locations. Our team is excited to continue growing Dave’s Hot Chicken throughout Southern California.”Įlevated Restaurant Group, a subsidiary of Coast to Coast Commercial, is an Orange County-based, family-run investment group owned by Clinton, Devon and Richard Wesselink. After meeting with their leadership team, we knew that the opportunity to invest was too good to pass up. “The quality and flavor profile of the chicken is unlike anything else I’ve ever had. “My first bite of a chicken tender from Dave’s Hot Chicken told me that they’re doing something special,” said Clinton Wesselink, who oversees restaurant operations for Elevated Restaurant Group. The Wesselinks’ team will focus on adding locations in nearby cities, including Long Beach, Torrance, Anaheim, and Downey. Dave’s Hot Chicken is expanding and is set to open a location in Long Beach/Lakewood by the end of 2020.ĭave’s Hot Chicken, the Los Angeles-based street food sensation turned breakthrough fast-casual brand, announced today it has inked a franchise agreement with the Wesselink family of Elevated Restaurant Group to open 10 locations throughout Orange County, South Los Angeles, and the South Bay region.Īs part of the deal, the Wesselinks will look to grow the Nashville Hot Chicken concept throughout the Los Angeles area.
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