Jul 19, 2024 - News

Dave's, Nashville Coop continue Twin Cities' hot chicken expansions

Nick Halter

A hot chicken sandwich next to a pile of fries and a cup of pickles — Dave's Hot Chicken opened its third Twin Cities location and two more are coming soon. Photo: Nick Halter/Axios

Two more Nashville-style hot chicken restaurants have opened this summer and there's a good chance the spicy sandwiches are soon coming to a neighborhood near you.

State of play: Two chains are continuing their expansions in the Twin Cities: locally based Nashville Coop and Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken. Dave's is franchised locally by the family of former NBA player Kris Humphries.

Driving the news: Kris' cousin Alex Humphries told Axios that Dave's will open in Coon Rapids on Aug. 9. The group has also signed a lease for a spot in the North Loop and will open in early 2025, he added.

Nashville Coop and its real estate agent have been scouting for sites in Eagan and in the north metro, said CEO Arif Ahmed.

By the numbers: Dave's opened its third Twin Cities location in Apple Valley in June, joining outposts in Minnetonka and Highland Park.

Nashville Coop opened its Richfield location earlier this month and has restaurants in St. Paul and Stadium Village.

Go deeper: Nashville Coop, Dave's Hot Chicken grow quickly in the Twin Cities

Editor's note: This story has been corrected to state that Alex Humphries is Kris Humphries' cousin (not his father).

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