The California-based Nashville hot chicken franchise Angry Chickz is expanding its footprint into two Southwestern states.
Angry Chickz will open 25 new locations in Texas and New Mexico over the next five years. The expansion will span 11 new markets, including the Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin areas, western Texas and Albuquerque. The first restaurant is slated to open in 2026.
“This is a major step for us,” said Mike LaRue, VP of Franchise Development for Angry Chickz. “We’ve been hearing from fans in Texas and New Mexico for years asking us to come to their community and now we’ve found the right partners to make it happen. They understand the bold flavour, the high energy and the insane fire that define Angry Chickz.”
Founded in 2018 in East Los Angeles, Angry Chickz now operates 33 restaurants across California, Nevada and Arizona. The brand says its expansion plans solidify its position as a “major contender” in the booming hot chicken category.
