Dave’s Hot Chicken has finalized a deal that will bring multiple stores to Orange County, including an Irvine location.

The news about Dave’s Hot Chicken coming to Irvine was announced in August, the new location now has an official address at 15463 Culver Dr. inside Irvine’s Culver Plaza.

While there is no official date for a Grand Opening, the Dave’s Hot Chicken ownership group is planning on opening the door close to October or November.

Irvine will not be the only Orange County city to host the flavors of Dave’s well-known Nashville hot chicken. Both Tustin and Orange will also be dishing out the intensely hot chicken trend to spice-seeking enthusiasts very soon.

“There isn’t a flavor profile quite like the one Dave’s Hot Chicken has, even compared to other Nashville Hot Chicken. It is so unique and complex, definitely belonging in its own category,” said Mariam El Haj. “Plus, the brand is young, exciting and relevant. The area lacks in Nashville Hot Chicken options, and when the opportunity with Dave’s presented itself, it was something we couldn’t pass up.”

Mariam and Angela El Haj bring a wealth of knowledge in both restaurants and franchising with them to Dave’s Hot Chicken. Their family owns several national chain locations in the area as well as a Mexican cantina opening soon.

“Mariam and Angela are exactly the type of operating partners that we are looking to grow alongside. As a cultural fit, we are confident that they will create the same energy and experience in Irvine, Orange and Tustin that we aim to produce in each restaurant,” said Shannon Swenson, Vice President of Franchise Development at Dave’s Hot Chicken. “Their ties to the area and experience in the restaurant industry made this deal a no-brainer. We are thrilled to continue growing Dave’s Hot Chicken and we are excited for the months ahead.”

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