Dave’s Hot Chicken

Dave’s Hot Chicken serves Nashville-style hot chicken tenders and sliders with customizable spice levels ranging from no spice to our hottest “reaper” option. We serve a broad customer base in retail strip malls, dense urban areas, regional shopping centers, entertainment centers, travel centers, and select non-traditional venues. Our restaurants are built for both carryout and dine-in service, and we also offer online ordering. In some locations, we may serve beer and wine. Our menu and operations are centered on fast-casual food service, using our recipes, preparation methods, product specifications, and store design to deliver a consistent restaurant experience.

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Fast Food

Brand highlights

  • CEOWilliam L. Phelps
  • Headquarters600 Playhouse Alley, Pasadena, CA, 91101
  • Year founded2018
  • Year started franchising2019
  • IndustryFast Food
  • Locations open7 (+7 last three years)

Statistics & metrics

  • Investment range$585,800 - $996,500
  • Franchise fee$30,000
  • Royalty5% of Gross Sales
  • Brand fundCurrently 2% of weekly Gross Sales (may be increased to 3% of weekly Gross Sales)
  • Required Liquid CapitalN/A
  • Required Net WorthN/A

Learn more about the Fast Food industry:

Fast food franchises are a staple of the food industry, offering quick and convenient dining options. This sector is highly competitive but offers significant potential for high-volume sales.

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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2021-04-28

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Total locations7
Franchise locations1
Corporate locations6
System growth over time

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