By Staff Writer: Jacob Mattox
The city of Albuquerque welcomes its first Dave’s Hot Chicken Restaurant, which brought a spicy new dining experience to the local food scene. The new chain offers Nashville-style spicy chicken throughout the country, and opened its first location in the Land of Enchantment near the Cottonwood Mall to attract customers eager to taste their famous dishes.
The first day of operation brought continuous customer flow while staff distributed free items to customers who enjoyed the festive atmosphere. The restaurant serves its popular sliders and tenders in different levels of heat, which include both gentle options and its well known Reaper level that attracts customers who enjoy spicy foods.
The new franchise operators who are based out of Albuquerque chose this location because city residents showed high levels of interest in eating foods that contain powerful flavors. The high number of customers within the first week of its opening proved that residents’ interest level for Dave’s Hot Chicken was very high, especially considering the amount of time customers were willing to wait in line to experience the items on their menu.
The new restaurant joins multiple national chains that have chosen Albuquerque as their entry point into the market due to the city’s attraction of visitors who want to experience new food developments. Dave’s will also generate more employment opportunities for the community with its addiction of multiple positions.
The fast food establishment seems ready to attract a vast variety of new customers due to its energetic branding, mixed options on their menu, and strong presence on social media platforms. Their successful opening indicates the expansion to different locations throughout the metro area in the future.