CLINTONVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — Hot Chicken Takeover has shuttered another central Ohio location, marking the chain’s third closure since it was acquired by a new owner last year.
The Columbus-founded chain announced on July 30 that the Clintonville storefront at 4203 N. High St. is no longer welcoming customers. In a social media post, the brand said, “closing this shop was a tough call, but it’s part of a bigger plan to keep growing the right way: with heart, intention, and the kind of hospitality HCT is known for.”
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“From our first day to our last, you made us feel like family. We’re so grateful for every meal shared and memory made,” the post said. “We’re beyond grateful for your support in Clintonville and hope to see you at one of our other Columbus locations soon.”
Clintonville’s location opened in June 2017, and its closure dwindles Hot Chicken Takeover to four central Ohio restaurants in Gahanna, Grandview Heights, the North Market and Westerville. The chain’s Easton storefront that stood at 4198 Worth Ave. closed in March, and the Lewis Center eatery at 8715 Owenfield Drive shuttered in January.
The closures come after Untamed Brands, Hot Chicken Takeover’s former parent company, was purchased in May 2024 by Craveworthy, which also owns BD’s Mongolian Grill, Dirty Dough, Flat Top Grill, Genghis Grill and more. Craveworthy then announced plans to fold Chicago-based chicken concept Budlong into Hot Chicken Takeover…