When it comes to fast-casual concepts, chicken franchises rule the roost. When Americans aren't in the mood for burgers or pizza, chicken brands are some of the most popular and profitable in the industry. If you are interested in investing in a chicken franchise, look no further than Dave's Hot Chicken. The California-based fast-causal franchise was founded by Dave Kopushyan, Arman Oganesyan, and Tommy and Gary Rubenyan in 2018. Since awarding franchise locations a year later in 2019, Dave's Hot Chicken has expanded to locations across North America. The chicken franchise's menu has a variety of options based on level of heat: no spice, lite mild, mild, medium, hot, extra hot, and reaper. Customers need to even sign a waiver when trying the brand's spiciest chicken! Dave's Hot Chicken has caught the attention of high profile and new investor alike. Celebrity investors with the chicken franchise include Canadian rapper Drake, actor Samuel L. Jackson, and former pro-football player Michael Strahan. Franchisees appreciate the brand's multiple revenue streams including merchandise and online orders.
You will benefit from the franchise's support and training. In terms of support and training, franchisees can expect an initial training program that is broken down into on-the-job and classroom instruction. This program will explain everything you need to know to run the business properly. This includes marketing and advertisitng, hiring, managing sales, and ongoing support for your entire time with the franchise. You can also expect grand opening and site selection assistance and an initial investment that ranges between $585,800 - $996,500.