Food & Beverage

The Red Chickz opens California store, plans further expansion

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August 9, 2021

The Red Chickz, a Nashville hot chicken franchise, is opening in Culver City, California this year as it seeks to expand throughout California, Arizona, Nevada and Texas through franchising, according to a press release.

"We are extremely passionate about serving high quality food in a fun, fast casual setting and Culver City's lively atmosphere is the perfect place for us to open another location," founder Shawn Lalehzarian said in the release. "The Red Chickz is becoming a L.A. staple and we want passionate driven franchisees to join us and make the brand an even bigger success."

The Red Chickz, which has gained more than 841,000 followers on social media platforms like Instagram and Tik Tok, makes its Nashville hot chicken to order in six different spice levels and forms such as sandwiches, tenders, wings and tacos. Shrimp is also featured on the menu and can be tossed in the same spice mixtures. The brand also has some classic Southern staple sides like potato wedges and coleslaw, and makes its own "Comeback Sauce" to dunk in.