Why is Dave's Hot Chicken America's fastest growing restaurant chain?

With timing that’s as Hollywood as it comes, the company was just named America’s Fastest Growing Restaurant Chain by industry research firm Technomic.* The recognition was earned because Dave’s Hot Chicken’s systemwide sales increased 156% over the past year, outpacing every other chain nationwide.

Does Dave's hot chicken have a franchise?

Phelps, who has grown Wetzel’s Pretzels to more than 350 locations with $150 million in sales, said the national potential for Dave’s Hot Chicken is “unparalleled.” The brand is licensed to franchise in most of the country, including California, Texas, Nevada, New York, Washington, Maryland and Illinois.

Who owns Wetzel's pretzels & Dave's hot chicken?

The investment group behind the deal includes Bill Phelps, co-founder of the Wetzel’s Pretzels chain, who is now CEO of Dave’s Hot Chicken. Phelps stepped down as CEO of Wetzel’s earlier this year. Related: Buffalo Wild Wings continues to elevate its bar-food game