If you live outside of the West Coast and Southeast, get ready to feel the heat! Angry Chickz, the California-based chain that has quickly become a powerhouse in the Nashville Hot Chicken scene, just announced it’s accelerating its massive expansion plans. The brand successfully raised debt capital from Saratoga Investment Corp., a significant move that proves this fast-growing chicken concept is ready to scale up and become a national brand.
Since lighting up Los Angeles in 2018, Angry Chickz has built a huge, loyal following thanks to its intensely crave-worthy, flavorful chicken and razor-sharp operations. They aren’t just selling spice; they’re selling an experience, and it’s working. The chain currently boasts 33 locations scattered across states like California, Arizona, and Texas, but those numbers are about to look tiny. With this new investment, the plan is to jump well past 50 locations within the next year.
This isn’t just about selling more franchises, though; it’s about smart, strategic growth. CEO David Mkhitaryan emphasized that the funding provides the capital needed to “accelerate growth while maintaining the quality and culture that define our success.” When investors like Saratoga Investment Corp. look at a restaurant concept, they focus on things like “operational discipline” and “exceptional unit performance” – and Angry Chickz is clearly checking all those boxes. It proves that behind the incredible food is a seriously strong business model.
What does this mean for the rest of us? Simply put: the likelihood of finding this delicious Nashville Hot Chicken in your town just went way up. The brand is already a top performer in guest satisfaction, and as they expand their national footprint, they’re poised to dominate the highly competitive quick-service chicken category.
So, if you’re a fan of a little heat with your comfort food, keep a very close eye on those real estate listings. Angry Chickz is coming to a neighborhood near you soon, and this major capital injection guarantees they’ll be arriving fast.
To learn more about Angry Chickz, visit AngryChickz.com.
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