Acquiring Company
Restaurant Brands International
Acquired Company
Dave's Hot Chicken
MiamiPasadenaFood and BeverageHospitalityFood And BeverageHospitalityDescription
Restaurant Brands International has acquired Dave’s Hot Chicken for $1 billion. The acquisition aims to foster growth and innovation while keeping the existing leadership and menu unchanged. Dave’s Hot Chicken has rapidly expanded from a pop-up in 2017 to nearly 300 locations today.
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Who acquired Dave's Hot Chicken?
Dave's Hot Chicken was acquired by Restaurant Brands International, based in Miami. The deal was reported on June 7, 2025. Restaurant Brands International Inc. (RBI) is a multinational fast food holding company. The Company's portfolio includes the Burger King, Popeyes, and Tim Hortons brands. Restaurant Brands International is publicly traded (QSR) and operates in Food and Beverage.
When did Restaurant Brands International acquire Dave's Hot Chicken?
Restaurant Brands International's acquisition of Dave's Hot Chicken was reported on June 7, 2025. Restaurant Brands International has acquired Dave’s Hot Chicken for $1 billion. The acquisition aims to foster growth and innovation while keeping the existing leadership and menu unchanged. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does Dave's Hot Chicken do?
Dave’s Hot Chicken is one of the fastest growing restaurant brands in the United States, known for its jumbo Hot Chicken Sliders and its broad consumer appeal with the core customer base being Gen Z and Millennial males. It is privately held, operating in Food And Beverage, and is based in Pasadena.
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