GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Dave’s Hot Chicken is expanding to West Michigan, with two locations — one in Grand Rapids and one in Grandville — slated to open within the next year.
The store at 3148 44th St. SW near Ivanrest Avenue SW in Grandville is up first. That restaurant is scheduled to open near the end of the year, likely in October, November or December, a spokesperson for Dave’s Hot Chicken told News 8.
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The Grand Rapids location, located at 3921 28th St. SE near E. Paris Avenue, will follow, the brand confirmed. It’s slated to open sometime in April, June or July of 2027.
Dave’s Hot Chicken is known for its tenders and sliders, with a range of spice levels available.
Both Grand Rapids-area restaurants will be operated by franchisee Southern Rock Restaurants, which currently has 16 Dave’s Hot Chicken locations across five states. That includes one restaurant in East Lansing and several on the east side of Michigan…