Dave's Hot Chicken Accelerates International Expansion with Exclusive European Agreement
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1, 2025 ~ Los Angeles-based hot chicken sensation, Dave's Hot Chicken, has recently announced a groundbreaking agreement with UK hospitality powerhouse Azzurri Group. This deal grants Azzurri Group exclusive development rights for Dave's Hot Chicken restaurants across Europe.

Under this new agreement, Azzurri Group will be responsible for developing 180 Dave's Hot Chicken locations in 10 European countries. To ensure success in each market, Azzurri Group will be partnering with experienced local operators through a joint venture model.

The countries included in this agreement are France, Portugal, Spain, Germany, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Italy, and Turkey. This expansion comes on the heels of Dave's Hot Chicken's successful debut in the UK in late 2024. The flagship location on Shaftesbury Avenue in London's West End exceeded expectations in foot traffic and customer engagement.

Following the London opening, two more locations have opened in Birmingham and Manchester with similarly strong results. Steve Holmes, CEO of Azzurri Group expressed his excitement about this partnership stating that "Dave's Hot Chicken has all the ingredients for international success - unforgettable food, massive cultural resonance and an incredibly scalable model."

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Azzurri Group is a leading hospitality operator in the UK with a portfolio that includes popular brands such as ASK Italian, Zizzi, Coco di Mama and Boojum. With over 225 restaurants and stores under their belt, they have a proven track record of growing successful brands.

Bill Phelps, CEO of Dave's Hot Chicken also shared his enthusiasm for this collaboration saying "This agreement represents a major milestone in our global development strategy." He believes that Azzurri Group's expertise in brand building and market execution makes them an ideal partner to lead Dave's Hot Chicken's expansion across Europe.

Dave's Hot Chicken has become a fan favorite across the US with its mouth-watering menu featuring Nashville-style hot chicken tenders, sliders, and bites with varying spice levels. Each restaurant also serves sides of house-made Kale Slaw, creamy Mac & Cheese, and crispy seasoned Fries or Cheese Fries.

Founded in 2017 by Arman Oganesyan, chef Dave Kopushyan, and brothers Tommy and Gary Rubenyan, Dave's Hot Chicken started as a parking lot pop-up with lines wrapping around the block. The brand offers a robust business model for franchisees including national and local marketing support, proven systems and operating procedures.

For those interested in joining the Dave's Hot Chicken family through franchising opportunities, more information can be found on their website at www.daveshotchicken.com/franchising. With this landmark agreement in place, it's clear that Dave's Hot Chicken is on its way to becoming a global sensation.

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