It now has 21 locations in the United States and Canada and 400 units committed.If the summer of 2021 promises anything, it’s a boatload of new restaurants and bars to explore. Mike has experience in commercial real estate, while Gary has extensive business acumen and knowledge of the Kansas City area.įounded by classically trained chef Dave Kopushyan and three friends in early 2017, Dave's Hot Chicken initially opened as a parking lot pop-up. The Staab brothers have been involved in restaurants for many years owning and operating 67 Pizza Huts throughout Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa and Minnesota, and Curt previously operated 12 Wendy's locations. 'Our family can't wait to introduce the flair and excitement of Dave's to the Kansas City, Lincoln and Omaha dining scenes.' It truly is unmatched compared to others in the chicken category,' Dave Staab said in the release. 'We first fell in love with Dave's Hot Chicken because of the quality of the product and the passion that they have for making the food. The team is seeking 2,000- to 3,000-square-feet endcaps and freestanding locations, with drive-thru infrastructure a plus. 'With their multi-unit operating knowledge and strong ties to the Kansas City, Lincoln and Omaha areas, they are the ideal partners for us to grow with.'

'I'm thrilled to bring our rapidly growing brand to new markets with such qualified operators like the Staabs,' Bill Phelps, CEO of Dave's Hot Chicken, said in a company press release. Dave's Hot Chicken, a Los Angeles-based street food concept, has inked a franchise agreement with brothers Dave, Curt, Mike and Gary Staab to open 15 brick-and-mortar locations throughout Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska, specifically focused on the Kansas City, Lincoln and Omaha areas.

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