Dave's Hot Chicken

Dave's Hot Chicken, Nashville-style hot chicken

Dave's Hot Chicken is an American fast-food chain specializing in Nashville-style hot chicken. Its offering revolves around tenders and sliders described as juicy and tender, with a level of heat that the company itself calls addictive. The business evolved from a street stand into a fast-casual brand with an international presence.

Origin: from an East Hollywood parking lot to an international chain

The company traces its origin to 2017, when three childhood friends in their twenties pooled $900 and set up a stand in an East Hollywood parking lot, with a couple of folding tables and a portable fryer under the night sky. Word spread on Instagram and drew the first customers, and according to the company's account, the media impact of an article published by EATER/LA—which titled its review "East Hollywood’s New Late Night Hot Chicken Stand Might Blow Your Mind"—multiplied the lines. From there, an older brother joined the team, they opened their first store, and they set the goal of making hot chicken that "blows your mind."

Featured products from the menu

The menu shown on the site includes several specific items:

• It’s A Triple Threat: a trio of Hot Mozz, Dave’s Bites, and Mini Sliders, served BIG with your choice of sauces.
• Slider + Fries for $9.99: presented as an option with big flavor, a big meal, and big value.
• Slider with mac & cheese: a twist on the classic slider loaded with creamy mac & cheese.
• Top-Loaded Shakes™: milkshakes topped with the topping of your choice.
• New shake: a nostalgic combination of Oreo and gummy worms.

Orders, app, and promotions

The company channels part of its offering through its own app, where it indicates that certain items are available exclusively. The app also allows you to download a coupon for a free drink—regular-sized fountain drink and valid only in the US. In addition, the site offers the option to start an order for pickup at the store.

Structure and presence

Dave's Hot Chicken operates with a franchise structure and maintains a specific section for international locations, confirming activity beyond the US market. The site includes sections for menu, rewards, careers, merch, gift cards, allergens, and nutrition, as well as information for franchisees and press.