The team is seeking 1,500 to 2,000 square feet endcaps and freestanding locations, with drive-thru infrastructure a plus. The Dave’s Hot Chicken model works well in a variety of floor plans. “The experience of Suhel and Saurabh will be a driving force for our successful entrance into New York, and I have tremendous confidence in them.” “As we continue to make waves with our expansion across the United States, it was a logical choice to make our entrance into The Big Apple and establish our presence in one of the premier markets in the world,” said Bill Phelps, CEO of Dave’s Hot Chicken.

The chicken quality I experienced is what would keep me from running back for more, but if you're a connoisseur of hot chicken, Dave's near Columbus Circle is worth checking out.Dave’s Hot Chicken announced it has inked a franchise agreement with Suhel Ahmed and Saurabh Desai to open 20 locations in New York City, focusing on the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Even though I consider myself to have a solid tolerance for spice, my taste buds were shot for a while after eating my way through half the tender and half the slider, and nothing else really tasted like much until I gave them at least 15 minutes to recover. If I head back, I might choose the 'medium' heat level as my chicken was hotter than I expected. While this chain is a bit pricey, the portions are large and combination meals can easily be split between two people, depending on how hungry you are. To me, the tender felt much more one-dimensional. It was nice to have the sweet bread and the acidity from the pickles come together with the chicken in one bite. I thought the sandwich had much more to offer than the tender did. I couldn't finish my meal, but I brought it home with me. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.

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