Franchising

Dave's Hot Chicken signs 'Damm Fine' California deal

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February 10, 2021

Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken has inked a franchise agreement with Damm Fine Chicken, which owns 20 Blaze Pizza restaurants, to open 20 locations throughout Central California.

"During this exciting period of growth, we want to partner with experienced and qualified franchise partners to help accelerate our momentum. The Damm Fine Chicken team fits that bill perfectly," Dave's Hot Chicken CEO Bill Phelps said in a company press release. "Their experience will be crucial as Dave's Hot Chicken continues its expansion throughout California."

The brands are seeking 2,000- to 2,500-square-foot endcaps and freestanding locations with drive-thru infrastructure in the Central Valley, Central Coast and Sacramento.

"Dave's Hot Chicken instantly stood out to us from the other chicken concepts that are out there," Martha Olmos, COO of Damm Fine Chicken, said in the release. "They have a great innovative product that people love and continue to crave long after they first tried it. Our team is looking forward to the future with Dave's Hot Chicken."

Dave's launched in 2017 and now has 240 units committed to open with 30 opening by year's end.