Franchising

Daddy’s Chicken Shack revs up development in Motor City

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January 24, 2023

Daddy's Chicken Shack is kicking off the new year with a 10-unit development deal for Detroit with Ali and Mona Hammoud.

"We have always wanted to expand our business portfolio into the restaurant world and after seeing both the cult following and nationwide excitement Daddy's has generated, we knew we had to explore the opportunity," Ali Hammoud, who is also a doctor, said in a company press release. "My wife, Mona, and I wanted our next investment to be something that we wholeheartedly believe in, and that sentiment rings true for this brand. From the amazing food, to the dedicated leadership team and hands-on founders, every step of this process has made us eager to begin our journey in site selection."

The Hammouds will oversee the site selection and development of their first location, as well as secure additional franchisees for the remaining sites in their market.

"It is fantastic to see the Daddy's brand continue to enter new territories across the country," Pace Webb, who serves as CEO and leads the brand with Chris Georgalas, her husband and president of the brand, said in the release. "Michigan will act as a catalyst for future expansion in the Midwest, and that's the kind of momentum we want to continue building on this year. We have a strong pipeline for 2023, and Ali and Mona are the perfect candidates to help us kick off such exciting development. I can't wait to see them flourish with our team while we continue to grow."

Founded in 2018, Daddy's Chicken Shack has locations in development throughout Florida, Texas, Colorado, California, Georgia and Arizona.