Beloved fast-casual chain leverages cutting edge operations technology for streamlined operations and consistent frying outcomes.
SuperPods and Dave's Hot Chicken
Louisville, KY – FreshFry, the leading provider of innovative oil-management solutions, and Dave's Hot Chicken, one of the fastest-growing, fast-casual restaurant chains renowned for its mouth-watering, fried chicken Tenders, Sliders and Bites, are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership aimed at revolutionizing the fried food industry.
The partnership comes as a result of FreshFry's cutting-edge technology, particularly its revolutionary "SuperPods," which have streamlined operations for Dave's Hot Chicken franchisees. Traditionally, maintaining the quality and shelf life of frying oil required a complex filter powder procedure. However, with FreshFry's SuperPods, franchisees can now achieve maximum shelf life without the need for such labor-intensive processes.
By implementing FreshFry's SuperPods, Dave's Hot Chicken franchisees are experiencing a multitude of benefits. Most notably, they are witnessing a significant increase to their labor efficiency around their oil management while seeing an improvement in the consistency of high-quality fried menu items. With simplified oil management, franchisees can improve productivity and provide fried food that’s crisper and stands up better under hold time. It’s a win for the customer and a win for the operators.
By eliminating the need for intricate filter powder procedures, franchisees can save a minimum of 10-15 minutes of labor per fryer per quick filter. In most cases, this is 50 - 60 minutes of labor per day (1 hour and 40 minutes - 2 hours per day for locations that use filter powder twice daily). Additionally, locations that aren’t already at 100% oil efficiency are seeing up to 30% savings on the cost of frying oil. This reduction in operational expense and complexity allows franchise owners to allocate resources more efficiently, ultimately driving profitability and growth while contributing to quicker returns on invested capital.
Improving Fryer Operations
“FreshFry is proud of its emerging partnership with Dave's Hot Chicken and its fryer operations,” said Jeremiah Chapman, CEO of FreshFry. “Their customers expect high quality food, consistently, and Dave’s Hot Chicken understands that simple operations drive consistent quality. We are thrilled to play a role in simplifying procedures core to the brand's guest experience while delivering strong capital efficiency metrics for the franchisees.”
Dave's Hot Chicken is equally excited about the partnership and the benefits it brings to their franchise network. "This partnership with FreshFry represents a significant leap forward in our business operations, and we are excited to collaborate," said Jim Bitticks President and COO of Dave's Hot Chicken. "FreshFry’s SuperPods have not only simplified our oil management but have also allowed us to maintain the highest quality standards across our franchise locations. This collaboration ensures that every piece of hot chicken we serve is the best for our guests.”
This strategic partnership between FreshFry and Dave's Hot Chicken marks a significant milestone in the fried food industry, setting a new standard for excellence and innovation in oil management solutions.
Dave's Hot Chicken Menu
Dave’s Hot Chicken specializes in Hot Chicken Sliders and Tenders, along with sides of house-made Kale Slaw, creamy Mac & Cheese and crispy, seasoned French Fries. Offered at seven spice levels ranging from No Spice to Reaper® (which requires a signed waiver for those who dare), each piece of hand-breaded chicken is spiced-to-order, using a spice-blend crafted specifically for its heat level or no-spice.
The brand also recently launched Dave’s Bites, the first new Chicken menu item since Dave’s parking lot pop-up days. Perfect for snacking, Dave’s Bites offer the same taste and quality as the rest of the Dave's Hot Chicken lineup. Available in three spice levels (no spice, medium and hot), they’re priced at $6.99 for a generous 10-piece serving of the Bites, or $9.99 with fries.
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To learn more about Dave's Hot Chicken and its mouthwatering menu offerings, visit www.daveshotchicken.com.
About FreshFry
FreshFry is a leading provider of innovative oil management solutions for the foodservice industry. With a mission to revolutionize the way fried food is prepared and served, FreshFry offers a range of products designed to simplify operations, improve food quality, and reduce costs.
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 throughout the U.S. and beyond. The company has sold the rights to more than 700 franchise locations in the U.S., Middle East and Canada. Harkening back to an Eater LA blog that helped propel early interest in the brand, the company’s mission is to “blow their minds.” Additional brand investors include Billboard’s Artist of the Decade, Drake, former California First Lady Maria Shriver, actor Samuel L. Jackson, and Good Morning America anchor and retired NFL player Michael Strahan.
