Franchising

Usher opening Dave's Hot Chickens in Atlanta

Photo: Dave's

March 27, 2024

Grammy Award-winner Usher is the latest franchisee to join Dave's Hot Chicken, a Nashville-style hot chicken concept that opened seven years ago in an East Hollywood parking lot pop-up. The singer is investing in restaurants across Atlanta in the coming years and is partnering with Lawrence Kourie and Andrew Feghali, whose company is the longest-tenured Dave's Hot Chicken franchise group.

The eight-time Grammy Award-winning superstar previously experienced the full heat of Dave's Hot Chicken when he tried the Reaper-level-spiced hot chicken, sharing the moment with his millions of Instagram followers.

"Dave's Hot Chicken is some of the best hot chicken I've ever had," Usher said in a company press release. "I'm excited to be involved with the brand, and bring Dave's delicious tenders and sliders to people across Atlanta."

The brand specializes in Hot Chicken Sliders and Tenders, along with sides of house-made Kale Slaw, Mac & Cheese and seasoned French Fries In January, it added "Dave's NOT Chicken," featuring Cauliflower Sliders and Cauliflower Bites.

"Dave's Hot Chicken continues to gain traction from coast-to-coast, from our passionate guests to international superstars," CEO Bill Phelps. "Our focus remains on making the most craveable, hottest and juiciest hot chicken on the planet, and we know if we do that, we'll be gaining new fans everywhere we go."