Own a Dave's Hot Chicken Franchise
Join the fastest-growing Nashville-style hot chicken brand in the United States. Dave's hot chicken offers a proven business model, passionate brand identity, and the support you need to succeed as a daves hot chicken franchisee.
Why Franchise with Daves Hot Chicken
Dave's hot chicken is more than a restaurant — it's a cultural phenomenon built on bold flavors, community, and unstoppable growth. Here's why entrepreneurs choose our brand.
Explosive Brand Growth
Dave's hot chicken is one of the fastest-growing restaurant concepts in the country. Capitalize on massive consumer demand and a cult-like following that drives repeat business and new customer acquisition.
Comprehensive Training
Our intensive onboarding program covers every aspect of operations — from cooking techniques and food safety to team management and marketing. You'll open your doors with full confidence and expertise.
Ongoing Operational Support
Our dedicated franchise support team is with you every step of the way — offering field visits, performance reviews, operational guidance, and 24/7 access to our support hotline.
National Marketing Power
Benefit from national advertising campaigns, social media strategies, influencer partnerships, and marketing materials. Daves chicken's brand recognition does the heavy lifting so you can focus on operations.
Proven Menu & Recipes
Our proprietary recipes and signature spice blends are developed by culinary experts and proven to generate high margins. The streamlined menu keeps operations simple and profitable.
Supply Chain & Purchasing Power
Access our established network of vetted suppliers with competitive pricing. Our collective purchasing power means lower ingredient costs and consistent product quality at every daves hot chicken location.
Dave Hot Chicken Franchise Investment
We offer multiple franchise models to fit different markets and investment levels. All models include full training, branding, and ongoing support from the Dave's hot chicken corporate team.
Express Counter
- 500–800 sq ft footprint
- Counter service format
- Franchise fee: $35,000
- Royalty: 6% of gross sales
- Marketing fund: 2%
- Full training included
- Brand support package
Full-Service Restaurant
- 1,200–2,000 sq ft
- Dine-in & takeout format
- Franchise fee: $45,000
- Royalty: 6% of gross sales
- Marketing fund: 2%
- On-site training (4 weeks)
- Grand opening support
- Territory protection
Multi-Unit Development
- 3–10 unit commitment
- Exclusive territory rights
- Reduced franchise fee per unit
- Royalty: 5.5% of gross sales
- Marketing fund: 2%
- Priority site selection
- Dedicated account manager
All investment figures are estimates. Final costs vary by location, build-out, and market conditions. Contact us for a detailed franchise disclosure document.
Your Path to Opening a Daves Chicken Franchise
From your first inquiry to your grand opening, our streamlined process is designed to get you up and running quickly with full support at every stage.
Submit Your Inquiry
Fill out the franchise inquiry form below with your personal details, preferred location, and investment budget. Our franchise development team reviews every application within 2 business days.
Discovery Call & Qualification
Our franchise development team will schedule a one-on-one call to learn more about your background, goals, and financial standing. We'll share the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and answer your questions.
Discovery Day Visit
Visit our corporate headquarters in New York City to meet the leadership team, tour our training kitchen, and experience the Dave's hot chicken brand culture firsthand. This is your opportunity to ask everything.
Franchise Agreement Signing
Once approved, you'll sign the franchise agreement, pay your initial franchise fee, and officially join the Dave's hot chicken family. Our legal team guides you through every document with clarity.
Site Selection & Build-Out
Our real estate team helps you identify the perfect location for your daves hot chicken restaurant. We provide site evaluation criteria, demographic analysis, lease negotiation guidance, and build-out specifications.
Training Program
Complete our intensive 4-week training program at our training facility. You and your management team will master every aspect of operations, from preparing our signature hot chicken to managing your team effectively.
Grand Opening & Beyond
We send a launch team to your location for your grand opening weekend to ensure a flawless start. After opening, your dedicated support manager checks in regularly to help you hit performance benchmarks and grow your business.
Hear From Our Franchise Partners
"Opening my Dave's hot chicken location was the best business decision I've ever made. The support team was with me every step of the way — from site selection to my grand opening. We hit profitability in month four."
"The brand recognition made all the difference. From day one, customers already knew and loved Dave's hot chicken. The training was thorough and the ongoing support is genuinely exceptional. I'm already planning my second location."
"As a multi-unit franchisee with three daves chicken locations, I can honestly say the systems and supply chain support are world-class. The purchasing power alone saves me thousands every month. Incredible ROI."
Franchise FAQ
Franchise Inquiry Form
Ready to explore owning your own Dave's hot chicken? Complete the form below and a member of our franchise development team will be in touch within 2 business days.
We'd love to hear from you
Franchise Hotline
+1 646-632-9910Email Us
[email protected]Headquarters
1498 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA
Office Hours
Mon–Fri: 9:00AM – 6:00PM ET
Sat: 10:00AM – 4:00PM ET