Saudi Arabia, Riyadh— 24 November 2024: Dave’s Hot Chicken, the LA-famous street food sensation known for its Nashville-style hot chicken, has expanded its presence in Riyadh with the launch of its third location on Anas Bin Malik Street. This marks a significant milestone as the new branch is the second drive-thru for Dave’s Hot Chicken in the region, following the successful launch of its first drive-thru in Riyadh in August 2024. The expansion reflects the growing demand for the brand’s offerings in the region.
Walid Hajj, CEO of Lavoya Group, said: “After the success of our first drive-thru, we are thrilled to launch our second drive-thru at our newest, third branch in Riyadh. This expansion allows us to cover more areas, serving more customers due to the high demand for the brand, while also expanding our delivery reach. We are committed to bringing our renowned chicken to more fans and enhancing the vibrant culinary landscape of the GCC.”
“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is undergoing a significant transformation and rapid growth, particularly following the launch of the Saudi Vision 2030, which centers on diversifying the Kingdom’s economy. We are proud to be aligned with this vision by contributing to growing the F&B industry,” added Hajj.
With its new branch, Dave’s Hot Chicken’s will be bringing its signature flavors and unique dining experience to a wider segment of the local community. The fast-casual dining restaurant offers a variety of menu items, including Hot Chicken Sliders, Tenders and Bites, along with sides of house-made Kale Slaw, creamy Mac & Cheese and crispy, seasoned French Fries, loaded shakes and creamy slushers. Offered at seven spice levels ranging from No Spice to our even-hotter Reaper™ (which requires a signed waiver for those who dare), each piece of juicy, hand-breaded chicken is spiced-to-order. The Hot Boxes offer food enthusiasts the chance to enjoy 10 large-sized chicken sliders, 10 large chicken tenders, or 40 pieces of Dave’s Bites.
The new branch features a vibrant design with eye-catching graffiti that creates a unique and lively atmosphere. The spacious store includes both indoor and outdoor seating options, with tables that accommodate groups of all sizes. Additionally, the inviting interior is designed to enhance the dining experience, making it a perfect spot for casual meals and gatherings
About Dave’s Hot Chicken
In a modern-day American dream story, three childhood friends, Chef Dave Kopushyan, Arman Oganesyan, and Tommy Rubenyan, scraped together $900 to launch Dave’s Hot Chicken in a parking lot, portable fryers and folding tables in tow, in 2017. Dave’s Hot Chicken quickly took off, opening an East Hollywood brick-and-mortar restaurant shortly after, with support from Tommy’s brother, Gary. In 2019, the team struck a deal with Wetzel’s Pretzels co-founder and former CEO, Bill Phelps, to begin franchising the Dave’s Hot Chicken concept, with Billboard’s Artist of the Decade, Drake, investing in the brand as well. The company has sold the rights to more than 1,000 franchise locations in the U.S., Middle East, and Canada and will open 80-plus locations this year. Harkening back to an Eater LA blog that helped propel early interest in the brand, the company’s mission is to “blow their minds.”
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About Lavoya
Established with the purpose of significantly transforming dining experiences, Lavoya introduces new and experiential casual dining concepts to reshape the F&B industry in the region. The company’s name and mission, based on their ‘Food for Thought’ slogan, signifies momentum, optimism and positive experiences. Lavoya was co-founded by Walid Hajj and Fahad Alhokair in 2021. A visionary and award-winning entrepreneur, Walid Hajj has defined his unique imprint in the F&B space creating innovative concepts that have disrupted the industry, establishing his credentials as a pioneer in F&B concepts that integrate advanced technology with exceptional service. Fahad Alhokair is a dynamic and successful Saudi entrepreneur with experience in franchise development, start-ups, operations and investment. He is also the founder of VEDA Holding, a private equity and venture capital firm based in Riyadh that supports more than 15 startups and mature companies in fashion, retail, real-estate and F&B and contributes to their development and innovation by providing value and growth capital.
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Website: www.lavoya.com
