Houston TX Hot Chicken Opens First UK Unit

The recent debut marks the chain’s first unit outside of the United States, where the hot chicken concept spans nine states.

November 10, 2026

HoustonTXHotChicken Party Tray x Sandwich Stack

Houston TX Hot Chicken’s menu includes sandwiches, tenders, nuggets, salads and sides like waffles, house slaw, chicken tortilla soup and more.

Las Vegas-based Houston TX Hot Chicken is playing its chips abroad.

On Oct. 31, the brand opened its first international unit in Stevenage, England, and it has plans for 49 more across the United Kingdom over the next three years. A London opening—at Brunswick Centre near Russell Square—is on deck for this December.

The openings are the result of a development deal with PizzaExpress, initially announced in June.

In the U.S., Houston TX Hot Chicken has sold more than 100 franchises, with growth backed by Utah-based private equity firm Savory Fund. Currently, locations can be found in Arizona, California, Nevada, Washington, Texas, Utah, Idaho, Michigan and Ohio.

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