TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Things are getting spicy in Tyler as Dave’s Hot Chicken is slated to open its first location in East Texas soon.
Diocese of Tyler Bishop condemns planned broadcasting of Fort Hood shooter’s execution
According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Dave’s Hot Chicken is coming to the former Whataburger location at 6849 South Broadway Avenue in Tyler. The $500,000 project starts construction on Nov. 30 and is slated to be complete by April 16, 2027.
Dave’s Hot Chicken serves chicken tenders, sliders, fried mozzarella sticks and even fried cauliflower, all at varying levels of spice. Once completed, the Tyler Dave’s Hot Chicken location will be the chain’s first entry into East Texas as the closest locations are in either Mesquite or College Station.
To learn more about their menu, visit Dave’s Hot Chicken online.
You can now stream KETK and FOX51 News live 24/7 on your smart TV with KETK+, our brand-new app! No antenna, cable, or satellite needed—watch for free, anytime. Just download it on your Roku, Apple TV, or Fire TV and start streaming.
Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KETK.com | FOX51.com.
