To Live and Fry in LA
In 2017, classically trained chef Dave Kopushyan and three friends scraped together $900 to open a pop-up in a parking lot in East Hollywood. Their Nashville-style hot chicken created an instant sensation — with lines stretching around the block night after night. What started as a humble dream quickly became a cultural phenomenon.
The Journey
By 2018, the demand was undeniable. Dave's Hot Chicken opened its first permanent location in East Hollywood, and the rest was history. Celebrity fans, viral social media moments, and a fiercely loyal following propelled the brand from a local favourite to a national obsession across the United States.
Making Canada Hotter
Entrepreneurs Blair and John Bitove saw something special in Dave's and brought the brand to Canada. The first Canadian location opened in Toronto's Parkdale neighbourhood, and Toronto immediately fell in love. Now expanding across the country, Dave's Hot Chicken is on a mission to make Canada hotter — one tender at a time.
The Magic of Dave's
Every piece of chicken at Dave's is hand-breaded to order. Our co-founder Dave trained under legendary French chef and created a proprietary brine and breading process that keeps the chicken impossibly juicy inside and shatteringly crispy outside. Paired with seven signature spice blends — from No Spice to the infamous Reaper — it's a flavour experience like no other.