Question 1

How many Dave's Hot Chicken franchise locations are there?

Accepted Answer

Dave's Hot Chicken currently has 244 total units, including 221 franchised locations and 23 company-owned locations.

Question 2

Is the Dave's Hot Chicken franchise system growing or shrinking?

Accepted Answer

Dave's Hot Chicken has experienced positive net growth of +44.4% over the past year, with a 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of +36.5%.

Question 3

What is the franchise vs. company-owned ratio for Dave's Hot Chicken?

Accepted Answer

Dave's Hot Chicken has a franchise ratio of 91%, meaning 91% of all units are franchisee-owned. This is a heavily franchised system.

Question 4

How many Dave's Hot Chicken franchise units have opened and closed recently?

Accepted Answer

In the most recent reporting year (2024), Dave's Hot Chicken had 75 units opened and 0 units closed.