Franchising

Dave's Hot Chicken headed to Oklahoma

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May 10, 2021

Dave's Hot Chicken, a Los Angeles-based street food brand, has inked a franchise agreement to enter Oklahoma. Brothers Kory and Kelly Allen along with Brian Bogert, Cole Lipscomb and Courtney Mankin will open eight locations throughout the Oklahoma City area, according to a press release.

"As we continue making our entrance into new states, it's vital that we are partnering with experienced operators to ensure success," Bill Phelps, Dave's Hot Chicken CEO, said in the release. "Kory, Kelly, Brian, Cole and Courtney are the perfect fit to introduce Dave's Hot Chicken to Oklahoma. Their knowledge of the market and operations experience will be invaluable."

Bogert founded The Social Order restaurant group, which includes Fuzzy's Taco Shop, Seven47, SPARK, Texadelphia and The Jones Assembly.

The Allens have operated three Alfredo's Mexican Café locations in the Oklahoma City metro area, as well as a CycleBar Classen Curve location.

The Allens and Bogert have been partners in three Fuzzy's Taco Shop locations since 2015. Lipscomb has been with Bogert for the openings of Fuzzy's Taco Shop metro locations and Texadelphia, most recently serving as the operations manager. Mankin has served as president of The Social Order since 2014 and before that worked in sales and operations for a hotel brand based in Dallas-Fort Worth.

"As we were looking for a new concept to get involved with, Dave's Hot Chicken instantly stood out. The quality of the food, simple menu and operations truly can't be beaten," Kory Allen said in the release. "Dave's Hot Chicken will be a great addition to help elevate the already fantastic and diverse dining scene in Oklahoma City."

Dave's Hot Chicken has more than 400 units committed, with over 40 locations expected to open coast-to-coast in 2021.