Haven Hot Chicken has announced a major expansion, offering new franchise opportunities in eight states, including Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and North Carolina. The fast-growing hot chicken brand, founded in 2020, has already secured 25 franchise commitments with experienced multi-unit operators.
The first two new locations are set to open next year. One will be at 477 W. Central Street in Franklin, Massachusetts, near Dean College, scheduled for mid-January. The other will be at 706 9th Street in Durham, North Carolina, near Duke University. Another two to four locations are planned later in 2026.
Founded by four food enthusiasts, Haven Hot Chicken began as a series of sold-out pop-ups in New Haven, Connecticut…