Dave’s Hot Chicken, the wildly popular Nashville-style hot chicken sensation that started out seven years ago in an East Hollywood parking lot pop-up, today announced the opening of its 200th restaurant, in the Dallas area, at 1545 E Belt Line Rd, in Richardson. The location is owned and operated by a local resident, David Futrell, and his business partners. The Richardson restaurant will be his third Dave’s Hot Chicken.
“It’s been an awesome couple of years since we opened the 16th Dave’s Hot Chicken restaurant,” says Futrell. “Here we are now opening the 200th location in such a short amount of time! Just goes to show how much Texas and the world love Dave’s Hot Chicken. I can’t wait to open the 500th store!”
The country’s fastest-growing restaurant chain for two years in a row, Dave’s Hot Chicken specializes in Hot Chicken Sliders and Tenders, along with sides of house-made Kale Slaw, creamy Mac & Cheese and crispy, seasoned French Fries. Offered at seven spice levels ranging from No Spice to Reaper (which requires a signed waiver for those who dare), each piece of hand-breaded chicken is spiced-to-order, using a spice-blend crafted specifically for its heat level or no-spice.
Recently added to the menu is “Dave’s NOT Chicken,” the brand’s take on hot, juicy and crispy Cauliflower Sliders and Cauliflower Bites. Each Cauliflower Slider starts with a fresh, whole head of cauliflower that is hand-sliced, then seasoned and fried to order, using the same spices used on the company’s craveable hot chicken.
“Going from a parking lot pop-up run by three friends, to a global restaurant with 200 locations in under seven years is truly the American Dream story,” says company CEO, Bill Phelps. “As we continue to expand, we know that focusing on making the most craveable, hottest and juiciest hot chicken on the planet will ensure our continued growth.”
