![]() In 2001, Hajj founded Cravia, which owned locations of Cinnabon, Seattle's Best Coffee, Five Guys Burgers and Carvel Ice Cream. The Arabian Gulf Shore region is a chicken market that lacks a quality chicken concept, and we'll bridge that gap with Dave's Hot Chicken." "Moreover, the concept and the product are simple and superior, along with the amazing team behind Dave's Hot Chicken who know exactly how to grow a brand and build a solid business. Dave's Hot Chicken is both of these, and I think it's well on its way to being a major leader in the industry," Walid Hajj, co-founder of Lavoya, said in the release. ![]() "I am a strong believer in the power of brands and the beauty of simple concepts. The deal is the chain's second international deal following an agreement inked in 2020 for 30 Canadian stores. With an established franchise veteran like Walid Hajj leading the way, I'm confident about the success of the brand in this new region." "Not only have we quickly established ourselves as the go-to for fast casual hot chicken in North America, but we'll now be bringing our craveable menu to markets in the Middle East. "This is a massive moment in the history of Dave's Hot Chicken," Bill Phelps, CEO of Dave's Hot Chicken, said in a company press release. Life’s a journey, there’s no final destination."ĭave’s Hot Chicken is located at 1805 Plymouth Road in Minnetonka, and can be reached at 61.Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken has signed a deal with franchise company Lavoya to open 31 locations in the Arabian Gulf region, including in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman. In life, you are either getting better or worse, and I strive to get better. Get a little better every day and compound work. To be successful at something it needs to be a focus every day. "It’s like sports, right back to the grind. At the same time, it’s like, ‘OK, what’s the next goal?’" Humphries said. ![]() Like training, every little detail takes so much time, but once you finally put it all together it’s a celebration. "It’s a process – from day one to where we are today. Seeing through a tough goal to its accomplishment is nothing new to Humphries, applying the same "grinder" work ethic to businesses that he did with athletics. There’s not a specific demographic – it’s bringing everyone together, and we’re excited about it." We want to continue to grow this family run business. Cloud, Brainerd, Duluth and the outer regions. We’ll start in the Twin Cities metro area, but from there we will hit St. "Within five years we plan to open 16 more locations throughout the state. It’s just a natural fit," Humphries said. "I went to the University of Minnesota, and love it here still. We now have Crisp & Green locations as well, but this will be our newest and biggest project yet."Īlways a Minnesotan at heart, Humphries said he plans to continue investing in the state - rapidly expanding the Dave’s Hot Chicken brand throughout Minnesota in the coming years. "We started with Five Guys in 2008, and built-out those throughout Minnesota. "Coming out of the housing crash in 2008, and playing in the NBA, you’re always looking for ways to invest your money," Humphries said. Now a businessman, he currently owns 17 total franchises. Humphries was drafted into the NBA from the Gophers in 2004, playing for the Utah Jazz, Toronto Raptors, Dallas Mavericks, New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards, Phoenix Suns, and Atlanta Hawks during his 13-year career.īut it was in 2008 while still playing that he began investing in real estate. Operating partner Alex Humphries (left) with Kris Humphries (right) at the counter of the newly opened Dave's Hot Chicken in Minnetonka. ![]()
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