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Dave’s Hot Chicken Sold for $1 Billion to Subway Private Equity Owner, Roark Capital
In a major move that signals both confidence and ambition, Dave’s Hot Chicken has been acquired for $1 billion by Roark ...
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From LA food stand to billion-dollar brand, how Dave’s Hot Chicken got us hooked
Three young friends set up a fried chicken pop up in a Hollywood parking lot. The rest is the stuff of legend.
“RIP Dave’s”: Fans are memorializing Dave’s Hot Chicken after Subway owner buys the chicken chain
The firm, based in Atlanta, has made a name for itself acquiring and franchising major food chains such as Inspire Brands, ...
Popular fried chicken chain acquired by private equity firm in $1B deal
Fast-food company Dave's Hot Chicken is set for global growth after Roark Capital's $1 billion acquisition, aiming for 400 ...
Dave’s Hot Chicken Fears Tariffs Will Raise Equipment Costs
Restaurant chain Dave’s Hot Chicken doesn't want costs associated with higher duties on steel and aluminum imports to dent ...
Watch: Shannon Smith samples chicken restaurants across the Triad
Chicken chains are flocking to the Piedmont Triad. Four new fast-casual franchises opened this spring in Guilford County ...
3 friends launched chicken finger stand in LA parking lot with $900—it just sold in deal worth ‘close' to $1 billion
Dave’s Hot Chicken first launched in a Los Angeles parking lot. On Monday, Roark Capital bought a majority stake in a deal ...
Growing chicken chain purchased by owner of fast-food giants
Dave's Hot Chicken, known for its seven heat levels including the waiver-required "Reaper," has been acquired by the company ...