Dave’s Hot Chicken Rolls Out to UK, Ireland

A fresh deal will lead to 60 store openings, with the first appearing in London by Q1/25.

July 9, 2024

Photo courtesy of Dave's Hot Chicken.

U.K. and Ireland residents will soon have access to Dave’s Hot Chicken.

The fast-casual brand has signed an agreement with Azzurri Group to open 60 locations across the U.K. and Ireland, with the first location planned to open in London by Q1/25.

Bill Phelps, CEO of Dave’s Hot Chicken, says in the release, “The flavor of Dave’s Hot Chicken resonates across borders, and we’re looking forward to the first U.K. store getting open soon.”

With over 200 restaurants now open, Dave’s Hot Chicken says it has sold the rights to more than 700 franchise locations in the U.S., Middle East and Canada and will open 90-plus locations this year. The brand’s Vice President of Design and Construction Tiffany Vassos was one of several operators who participated in a panel at MUFES 2024 about efficiently growing unit count.