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Roark Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Dave’s Hot Chicken

Franchise Wire

Leadership Team Will Stay on as Franchise Expands Globally In a story unfolding since 2017, Dave’s Hot Chicken exploded from its $900 launch into a 10-figure enterprise. CNN cited Datassential Menu Trends research that crispy chicken on fast-food menus has grown 16% since 2021. and Hardee’s). “We