Houston TX Hot Chicken Inks Master Franchise Agreement

Houston TX Hot Chicken expects to open three units this year in the U.K., and 50 over the next three years.

The plans—which represent its first international expansion—are the result of a new master franchise deal with PizzaExpress, an established casual dining operator in the U.K. and Ireland that operates nearly 500 locations across its brands.

“We’re thrilled to add HHC to our house of brands, bringing something truly distinctive to the UK market: bold flavor, real energy and an experience that stands apart,” says Paula MacKenzie, group CEO of PizzaExpress. “This is chicken unlike you’ve seen it before.”

Founded in 2021, HHC has scaled to locations across nine states, and has 100+ franchises sold in the U.S.