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Dave’s Hot Chicken Sold for $1 Billion to Subway Private Equity Owner, Roark Capital
In a major move that signals both confidence and ambition, Dave’s Hot Chicken has been acquired for $1 billion by Roark ...
From LA Pop-Up To Global Sensation: Dave's Hot Chicken Sells For $1B
Dave's started as a parking lot pop-up in Los Angeles eight years ago by a few friends with $900. It just sold for nearly $1 ...
“RIP Dave’s”: Fans are memorializing Dave’s Hot Chicken after Subway owner buys the chicken chain
The firm, based in Atlanta, has made a name for itself acquiring and franchising major food chains such as Inspire Brands, ...
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Rising hot chicken chain bought by Subway parent company, plans to open 155 locations this year
Private equity firm Roark Capital has purchased rising chicken restaurant chain, Dave’s Hot Chicken. The deal, worth an ...
Popular chicken chain has ‘rapid expansion’ plan after $1 billion deal
According to reports, the popular fried chicken chain currently operates about 310 locations, but there are plans for rapid expansion. Yahoo!finance reported that Dave’s has sold rights to “more than ...
Dave’s Hot Chicken Fears Tariffs Will Raise Equipment Costs
Restaurant chain Dave’s Hot Chicken doesn't want costs associated with higher duties on steel and aluminum imports to dent ...
Dave's Hot Chicken opens new location in southwest Bakersfield on Gosford Road
A new Dave’s Hot Chicken opens in southwest Bakersfield.It is located at 5291 Gosford Road, near Harris Road.The owners ...
Watch: Shannon Smith samples chicken restaurants across the Triad
Chicken chains are flocking to the Piedmont Triad. Four new fast-casual franchises opened this spring in Guilford County ...