Key Investment Facts
✓ Data verified · 2026-03-30 · Confidence: 75%
Initial Investment
$500K–$1.2M
Franchise Fee
N/A
Royalty Rate
6.00%
Avg Unit Revenue
N/A
Total Units
270
Annual Growth
0.45%
About Dave's Hot Chicken
Nashville-style hot chicken concept founded in a Los Angeles parking lot in 2017. Acquired by Roark Capital for approximately $1B in June 2025 with 270+ global units. Celebrity investors include Drake, Usher, and Samuel L. Jackson. Targeting 1,000+ domestic units long-term with active UK and Middle East expansion.
Tags: fast-casual, chicken, hot-chicken, pe-owned, roark-capital, celebrity-backed
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⚠️ Data is for educational reference only. Verify all figures with the franchisor's official Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). FranchiseStack does not provide investment advice. Last reviewed 2026-03-30.