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Dave’s Hot Chicken: Arman Oganesyan

Jun 10, 2024
01:06:13
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Arman Oganesyan, co-founder of Dave's Hot Chicken, shares the journey of starting a spicy chicken tenders pop-up in East Hollywood that grew to 200 stores. They discuss the challenges of scaling, finding franchise partners, investment meetings with celebrities, and maintaining a balance between hard work and luck in business success.
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Quick takeaways

  • Starting as a small pop-up, Dave's Hot Chicken grew into a 200-store chain nationwide.
  • Introducing sliders and sandwiches expanded menu options and sustained customer loyalty.

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Building the Foundation

Starting a pop-up chicken stand in a parking lot led to the birth of Dave's Hot Chicken. Founders Dave and Armand worked tirelessly on their recipe, experimenting with brines and flavors to create their signature Nashville-style hot chicken tenders and sandwiches.

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