Franchising

Dave's Hot Chicken opens 5th LA location

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September 9, 2020

Dave's Hot Chicken opened its fifth unit Wednesday at 465 N. Fairfax Ave. in Los Angeles. The fast casual concept specializes in hot chicken tenders and sliders, offered at seven spice levels ranging from No Heat to Reaper — which requires a signed waiver — as well as house-made kale slaw, mac 'n' cheese and French fries.

The 1,500 square-foot Fairfax restaurant is open for take-out and patio dining, with team members dawning custom Dave's Hot Chicken masks, and social distancing enforced while in line, according to a company press release. Delivery through all major third-party providers, including Postmates, Doordash, Ubereats and Grubhub, is available.

"Dave's Hot Chicken continues to blow people's minds with an insane combination of cravable hot chicken, unique spice combinations and best-in-class hospitality," Bill Phelps, CEO of Dave's Hot Chicken, said in the release. "We're looking forward to opening at least one more Dave's Hot Chicken restaurant by the end of the year as we gear up for a big 2021."

Chef Dave Kopushyan and three friends opened Dave's Hot Chicken in early 2017 in L.A., and the chain has more than 200 locations under contract. Brand investors include Bill Phelps, co-founder of Wetzel's Pretzels and one of the original investors in Blaze Pizza, former California First Lady Maria Shriver, movie producer John Davis, Red Sox owner Tom Werner, actor Samuel L. Jackson and Good Morning America anchor and retired NFL player Michael Strahan.