What Now reported last May on plans for a new Dave’s Hot Chicken to open in Clearwater’s Clearwater Mall. Those opening plans have since come to fruition as the fast-growing hot chicken franchise continues to expand its footprint in the Tampa Bay area. And now, the brand appears to have set its sights on Pinellas Park for its next opening.
This week, What Now came across plan review paperwork submitted by King Chicken, LLC for a new Dave’s Hot Chicken that would open at 4683 Park Blvd.
If Dave’s Hot Chicken’s growth seems fast, it may be even faster than you think. Coverage published by USA Today this month described a massive day for the brand—April 17—on which it launched 8 new locations. At least 150 openings are expected throughout 2026, the coverage said…