News Summary
Dave’s Hot Chicken is expanding its presence with a new restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina, in the Midtown East shopping center. This marks the third Triangle location following Wake Forest and Holly Springs. The restaurant will feature a menu of spicy chicken in various forms, and customers can choose from multiple heat levels. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., the new location aims to attract local residents and visitors seeking a flavorful dining experience. The space was previously occupied by BB’s Crispy Chicken, which closed early this year.
Raleigh, NC, Welcomes New Location of Dave’s Hot Chicken
Dave’s Hot Chicken is set to open a new restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday, September 5. This marks the third location for the popular chicken chain in the Triangle region, following existing outlets in Wake Forest and Holly Springs. The new restaurant will be situated at 2920 Sherman Oak Place, within the Midtown East shopping center.
Location Details and Operating Hours
The Midtown East shopping center is positioned at the corner of Wake Forest Road and Six Forks Road. The shopping center is a bustling retail hub anchored by Wegmans, and featuring well-known eateries and stores such as Torchy’s Tacos, Starbucks, Cava, and Crumbl Cookies. The new Dave’s Hot Chicken location will maintain regular operating hours, opening daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m..
Previous Occupant Details
The space previously housed BB’s Crispy Chicken, which closed in early 2024. BB’s was established in 2021 by James Beard-winning chef Ashley Christensen and associated with MDO Holdings. Christensen exited the company in 2023, and the location faced various challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent shifts in the restaurant industry. Despite the closure of this site, one BB’s location remains open at 1147 Parkside Main St. in Cary, NC.
About Dave’s Hot Chicken
Dave’s Hot Chicken specializes in serving chicken in multiple forms, including tenders, bites, and sliders. Customers can choose from seven different heat levels, ranging from mild to the extremely spicy “Reaper”, which requires customers to sign a waiver due to its intensity. The restaurant offers various sides such as fries, macaroni and cheese, and kale slaw, providing a range of options to complement the spicy chicken dishes.
Expansion in North Carolina and Beyond
Aside from its new Raleigh location, Dave’s Hot Chicken has established a presence across North Carolina with locations in Charlotte, Wilmington, and Greensboro. This expansion reflects the chain’s growing popularity in the southeastern United States, with a focus on delivering its signature spicy chicken to a broader audience.
Community Impact and Future Outlook
The opening of the new restaurant is expected to attract local residents and visitors seeking a casual dining experience centered around flavorful, hot chicken. As the chain continues to expand within North Carolina and other states, it aims to deepen its footprint in the competitive fast-casual dining sector.
There has been no announcement of additional store openings in Raleigh or the surrounding area in the immediate future. The company is focused on providing consistent service and product offerings as it integrates the new location into its growing network.
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Additional Resources
- Raleigh Today: Dave’s Hot Chicken Raleigh
- WRAL: Triangle Restaurant News
- MyFox8: Dave’s Hot Chicken Announces First Piedmont Triad Location
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Dave’s Hot Chicken
- Charlotte Observer: Food & Drink News
- Google Search: Dave’s Hot Chicken
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