In 2022, the James Beard Foundation nominated her for a Jonathan Gold Local Voice Award. It’s true, Drake is officially in the hot chicken business. That’s according to Dave’s Hot Chicken co-founder Arman Oganesyan, who says the massively popular rapper/entertainer recently signed on as a major investor to the Los Angeles-based restaurant chain.
Why did Bitove invest in Dave's hot chicken?
Bitove decided to invest in Dave’s Hot Chicken because he was won over by its taste and its “simple menu and variety of spice levels. There is nothing like it in Canada.” He says Dave’s Hot Chicken’s outlets in Los Angeles thrived based on take-out and delivery.
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.
