October 28, 2025 // Franchising.com // LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Houston TX Hot Chicken today announced the addition of Andie Smirl as Director of Franchise Sales.
Founded in 2021 by Edmond Barseghian, HHC has evolved from a local favorite into a hot chicken brand. In 2023, it entered into a partnership with Savory Fund, a Utah-based private equity firm that invests into emerging restaurant concepts.
“HHC has an incredibly devoted consumer following, which provides us with a unique opportunity to recreate that contagious energy within the franchisee community,” Smirl said…