The LA sensation turns up the heat in Riyadh, landing at Roshn Front with its bold and fiery menu
Dave’s Hot Chicken, the cult-favorite LA-born brand known for its Nashville-style hot chicken, has officially opened its doors at Roshn Front, with the launch of its fourth store in Riyadh. This milestone highlights the brand’s growing popularity in the Kingdom, bringing it’s crave-worthy flavors and signature spice to one of the city’s most dynamic lifestyle hubs.
Walid Hajj, CEO of Lavoya Group, stated: “We’re incredibly excited to celebrate our fourth opening in Riyadh, especially in a landmark location like Roshn Front. Riyadh has truly embraced Dave’s Hot Chicken since our debut, and this launch reflects our commitment to delivering bold flavors to fans while continuing to grow across the Kingdom.”
The Roshn Front opening reinforces Lavoya Group’s dedication to expanding Dave’s Hot Chicken’s footprint in Saudi Arabia and catering to its ever-growing fan base. Strategically located, the new branch is designed to serve both residents and visitors at one of Riyadh’s busiest and most popular destinations.
Known for its Hot Chicken Sliders, Tenders, and Dave’s Bites, fans can choose any of the seven spice levels, ranging from No Spice to the infamous Reaper™, a fiery challenge that requires a signed waiver. Pair it with sides like creamy Mac & Cheese, fresh Kale Slaw, Top-Loaded Fries, and indulgent milkshakes or slushers for the ultimate flavor-packed experience.
The new branch captures the unmistakable Dave’s Hot Chicken vibe, with energetic interiors and welcoming seating options that suit both groups and solo diners. Whether you’re hanging out with friends, grabbing a quick meal, or exploring Roshn Front, it’s the perfect spot to satisfy your cravings.
This opening marks yet another exciting chapter in Dave’s Hot Chicken’s growth story in Saudi Arabia, with more expansions planned to meet the Kingdom’s insatiable appetite for bold, unforgettable flavors.
About Dave’s Hot Chicken
In a modern-day American dream story, three childhood friends, Chef Dave Kopushyan, Arman Oganesyan, and Tommy Rubenyan, scraped together $900 to launch Dave’s Hot Chicken in a parking lot, portable fryers and folding tables in tow, in 2017. Dave’s Hot Chicken quickly took off, opening an East Hollywood brick-and-mortar restaurant shortly after, with support from Tommy’s brother, Gary. In 2019, the team struck a deal with Wetzel’s Pretzels co-founder and former CEO, Bill Phelps, to begin franchising the Dave’s Hot Chicken concept, with Billboard’s Artist of the Decade, Drake, investing in the brand as well. The company has sold the rights to more than 1,000 franchise locations in the U.S., Middle East, and Canada and will open 80-plus locations this year. Harkening back to an Eater LA blog that helped propel early interest in the brand; the company’s mission is to “blow their minds.”
About Lavoya
Established with the purpose of significantly transforming dining experiences, Lavoya introduces new and experiential casual dining concepts to reshape the F&B industry in the region. The company’s name and mission, based on their ‘Food for Thought’ slogan, signifies momentum, optimism and positive experiences. Lavoya was co-founded by Walid Hajj and Fahad Alhokair in 2021. A visionary and award-winning entrepreneur, Walid Hajj has defined his unique imprint in the F&B space creating innovative concepts that have disrupted the industry, establishing his credentials as a pioneer in F&B concepts that integrate advanced technology with exceptional service. Fahad Alhokair is a dynamic and successful Saudi entrepreneur with experience in franchise development, start-ups, operations and investment. He is also the founder of VEDA Holding, a private equity and venture capital firm based in Riyadh that supports more than 15 startups and mature companies in fashion, retail, real estate and F&B and contributes to their development and innovation by providing value and growth capital.
