Dave’s Hot Chicken has opened its second Manchester restaurant at the Trafford Centre, adding to its existing site at Printworks.
The fast-casual restaurant serves the brand’s Nashville-style hot chicken tenders and sliders, cooked fresh to order across a seven-level spice scale that runs from Not Hot to Reaper, the hottest level, for which customers must sign a waiver. It is designed for everything from grab-and-go lunches to late-night meals, with the brand’s old-school soundtrack and bold branding.
The opening is the latest step in the UK expansion of Dave’s Hot Chicken, which describes itself as one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands in the world, and takes the brand into another of Manchester’s busiest shopping and dining destinations.
“Manchester is a city that knows how to make an impression. It’s bold, vibrant and full of personality – qualities that are at the heart of everything we do at Dave’s Hot Chicken. We’ve had our sights set on Trafford Centre for some time, so we’re thrilled to be bringing another Dave’s to the city and serving up our crave-worthy hot chicken to even more Manchester heat-seekers”
Keyana Mohammadi, Director of Marketing, Dave’s Hot Chicken UK
“Opening another location in Manchester is a huge milestone for us as we continue to grow across the UK. We’re excited to become an even bigger part of the city’s thriving hospitality scene, create new opportunities locally and bring Trafford Centre a taste of the brand that’s taken the world by storm.”
Keyana Mohammadi, Director of Marketing, Dave’s Hot Chicken UK
“Trafford Centre is all about bringing people together for memorable days out, and Dave’s Hot Chicken is a brilliant fit for that experience. Its bold flavours, distinctive personality and global following will bring something new for visitors to discover. We know customers will enjoy adding it to their plans, and we look forward to seeing the Trafford Centre restaurant open.”
Simon Layton, Centre Director, Trafford Centre
To mark the launch, Dave’s Hot Chicken offered 200 free sliders on opening day to customers who had signed up to its app, on a first come, first served basis, at the Trafford Centre restaurant.
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Terry Clark is the Publisher and Content Director of 365 Retail, with more than a decade of experience covering retail design, technology innovations, store openings and the wider retail industry. He also works closely with leading retailers, suppliers, agencies, events and industry awards across the UK.
