S9 E7: How Checkers & Dave’s Hot Chicken Became a National Cult Obsession

Before it became a media franchise sensation, Dave’s Hot Chicken was a pop-up shop in East Los Angeles creating a line as long as the eye could see. Now it has a national cult following with investors like Drake and Usher invested in the Nashville-style chicken chain.

The Wolf sits down to chat with founding franchisees, Andrew Feghali and Lawrence Kourie about the challenges and triumphs of starting a franchise in a new market and the excitement of becoming part of a rapidly growing brand. 

Hear how Dave's Hot Chicken has gained attention not only for its mouth-watering menu but also for its celebrity investors. How do its chef-inspired offerings set it apart from the competition? And how has Dave’s made the art of the simple menu work in their favor?

Can Dave’s Hot Chicken compete with In-N-Out? Lawrence and Andrew explain how focusing on the people behind the brand and creating room for growth has led to a fantastic working culture and a high degree of scalability.

Plus, don’t miss out on an exclusive sneak peek into the future of Dave's Hot Chicken, including plans for expansion and international growth.

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00:00:00 - Franchisees Share Dave's Hot Chicken Story

00:03:53 - Dodgers Game Meeting Leads to Successful Store Opening

00:06:06 - Opening a Franchise in San Diego

00:12:55 - Balancing Speed and Patience in Expansion

00:18:52 - Simplicity Key to Dave's Success

00:22:14 - Celebrity Investors Back Dave's Hot Chicken

00:26:18 - Third-Party Delivery: A Big Model

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