From $900 to a Billion-Dollar Deal: How Dave’s Hot Chicken Became the Fastest Growing Food Chain!
Автор: Sona Oganesyan | BUT THAT 1%
Загружено: 2025-06-09
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Arman Oganesyan, co-founder and Chief Brand Officer of Dave’s Hot Chicken, joins the podcast to share the wild, inspiring, and often hilarious journey of turning a $900 parking lot pop-up into one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in America—now valued at over $1 billion.
From screaming at strangers to try their chicken to landing Drake as an investor, Arman breaks down the key decisions, near-disasters (like dumpster-diving for cash), and the mindset that fueled their explosive success. He also talks about:
The power of brand personality – How humor and authenticity made Dave’s stand out.
Scaling (without selling out) – Why they turned down $20 million early on and waited for the right partners.
Celebrity investors – How Samuel L. Jackson and Drake got involved (and why they almost went with Bono instead).
Franchising vs. staying true – The balance between growth and keeping the brand’s soul.
What’s next – New concepts, a potential sitcom, and his formula for success.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or just love a great underdog story, this episode is packed with lessons on risk-taking, instinct vs. strategy, and building something people genuinely love.
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