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October 30, 2024

Dave’s Hot Chicken to open Dover Location

Spicy chicken franchise is slated to open in the old Friendly’s location on US 13

The old Friendly’s location (closed in 2023) on US 13 in Dover will be finding new life as a Dave’s Hot Chicken in 2025. TIG Corp managing partner Pranav Desai said the  Nashville Hot chicken eatery would be the second franchise the company has in Dover as it joins their QDOBA Mexican Eats a bit further north in Farley Plaza.

 


“We believe it’ll be a great fit for the neighborhood,” he said. “It’s a perfect location because of the visibility and access as well.”

He believes the well-executed simplicity of the menu will appeal to locals.

“Basically the menu is built around simplicity and bold flavors executed at very high level,” he added. “Where you get to choose from seven levels of spices. There are options ranging from no spice to The Reaper, which is legit hot! So hot, you have to sign a waiver to eat them.”

Fit out for the space on 318 North DuPont Highway is set to begin as soon as permits are obtained from the city. Construction is expected to be well underway before the end of the year. Desai hopes to hold their grand opening somewhere around the end of the first quarter, beginning of the second in 2025.

Charles Rodriguez of R&R Commercial Realty, who brokered the deal, said it’s always good to see a shuttered eatery spring back to life, especially on US 13.

“There are well over 200 Dave’s Hot Chicken locations in the US, but this will be the first one in Delaware,” said Rodriguez. “I’m glad they chose Dover – we love our chicken here.”

Read The News Journal’s coverage here.

About R&R Commercial Realty:

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