About Dave’s Hot Chicken UK
A bold taste born in LA – now blazing across the UK.
What started as a humble pop-up in an East Hollywood parking lot in 2017, run by childhood friends Dave Kopushyan, Arman Oganesyan, Tommy Rubenyan, and Gary Rubenyan with just $900, quickly turned into a phenomenon. Buzzworthy coverage from Eater LA ignited a line around the block—and the rest is history.
Fast forward to December 7, 2024, and Dave’s Hot Chicken landed in the UK at 40 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, marking the chain’s inaugural venture into Europe and its milestone 250th global location.
Partnering with the UK powerhouse Azzurri Group (the force behind Zizzi, ASK Italian, Boojum, and more), Dave’s has ambitious plans—rolling out up to 60 locations across the UK and Ireland, and already launching new venues in Birmingham and Manchester throughout summer 2025.
Our signature? Nashville-style hot chicken tenders and sliders, spiced to order across seven bold levels—from No Spice all the way to the infamous Reaper (waiver required)—paired with classic sides like kale slaw, mac & cheese, and seasoned fries.
The launch in London created a frenzy—long queues fueled by a social media hype machine that continues to propel the brand’s popularity.