Welcome to daveshotchicken-menu.com—basically, the unofficial fan guide for anyone who’s ever found themselves craving that perfect crunch and kick from Dave’s Hot Chicken.
If you’ve ever been in line wondering what exactly to get, or just wanted a quick peek at prices before you commit, that’s why we’re here. Some of us have been ordering the same thing for years, others are always trying whatever’s new — either way, we’re all about helping you make your next order an easy win.
Ordering Dave’s Hot Chicken is super easy. You can visit Dave’s Hot Chicken store or order online. If you want to order online, Dave’s Hot Chicken offers delivery through major third-party platforms like DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats. You can order delivery and earn loyalty points through the official Dave’s Hot Chicken app. It is available for download on the App Store and Google Play Store. To find specific delivery options, search for Dave’s Hot Chicken locations near you on either platform.
Dave’s Hot Chicken has one of those stories that feels straight out of a movie. Back in 2017, four friends—Arman Ohanian, Tommy Rubenyan, Gary Rubenyan, and David Kopushyan—decided to put their savings together, just $900, to bring Nashville-style hot chicken to Los Angeles. They didn’t start with a fancy restaurant or a big budget. Instead, they set up a tiny popup in an East Hollywood parking lot, complete with folding tables, a tent, and a portable fryer.
The menu was kept simple: crispy chicken tenders, sliders, fries, and some kale slaw. What made the difference was the flavor. To get the word out, they leaned on Instagram, tagging food bloggers and posting their food until eventually, Eater LA stopped by. Their review called the chicken “mind-blowing,” and overnight the little parking lot stand turned into a hotspot with long lines and a loyal following.
By 2019, Bill Phelps, best known for co-founding Wetzel’s Pretzels, joined as CEO and investor. That move pushed the brand to expand rapidly, and soon even celebrities like rapper Drake were investing. The team embraced franchising, allowing new locations to open across the country.
The momentum didn’t stop there. In 2021, Dave’s Hot Chicken crossed borders with its first international restaurant in Toronto, followed by Dubai and Qatar in 2022. And in 2025, the brand hit another milestone when Roark Capital Group acquired the company for $1 billion—an unbelievable leap from a late-night parking lot popup to a global franchise loved around the world.
There are 329 Dave’s Hot Chicken locations in the United States as of July 09, 2025. The state and territory with the most number of Dave’s Hot Chicken locations in the US is California, with 74 locations, which is about 22% of all Dave’s Hot Chicken locations in the US.
Here’s a breakdown of the top 10:
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