Dave’s Hot Chicken Grand Opening in Anderson, SC on January 30, 2026

Dave’s Hot Chicken, renowned for its bold Nashville-style spicy fried chicken, is bringing its fiery flavors to Anderson, South Carolina, with a grand opening celebration on Friday, January 30, 2026.

The festivities will kick off at 11:00 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce at the new location: 100 Fritz Drive, formerly occupied by Hardee’s near Kohl’s.

Following the ceremony, the restaurant will open its doors to the public, offering its signature menu that ranges from mild to the daring “Reaper” spice level.

To celebrate its arrival, Dave’s Hot Chicken is partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Anderson County, donating $1 from every combo sold between January 30 and February 3 to support local housing initiatives.

Grand opening attendees can enjoy a live DJ and participate in an in-restaurant scavenger hunt.

Guests who spot hidden #BuiltDifferentBrands within the restaurant’s graffiti-covered walls - a tribute to Anderson’s vibrant culture - will receive a coupon for a free chicken tender or slider.  

Those who share their finds on social media using the hashtag and tagging @builtdifferentbrands and @daveshotchicken will be entered to win free Dave’s Hot Chicken for a year, along with the coveted Golden Rubber Chicken Award.

Operating hours for the Anderson location are Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.

For more information, follow @builtdifferentbrands and @daveshotchicken on social media.

Anderson’s culinary scene continues to thrive with the addition of Dave’s Hot Chicken, offering residents and visitors a new destination to satisfy their spicy cravings.

Don’t miss out on this exciting event that promises to bring heat and flavor to the heart of Anderson.

More details here or on Facebook