The Red Chickz Ignites the Garden State with Additional 3-Unit Franchise Deal in New Jersey

California’s Sizzling Hot Chicken Sensation Builds Franchise Presence in NJ

January 30, 2025, LOS ANGELES, CA – The Red Chickz, the fast-casual sensation known for its West Coast twist on the crunchiest, most flavorful Nashville Hot Chicken on the market, is heating up New Jersey again. Following the recent deal for Mantua, Washington, and Gloucester Townships, the California-born hot chicken brand just signed another 3-unit franchise deal in the Garden State.

Local owners, Kevin and Arpan Patel, are bringing the signature “Hotter Than You” crunch to Princeton and Mays Landing. This marks another milestone in the brand’s growth strategy, with its unique West Coast twist on Nashville Hot Chicken continuing to win over fans from coast-to-coast.

A Bold Move in Nationwide Expansion
Fueled by the viral success of its original locations in California and the overwhelming demand from its fans, The Red Chickz continues its nationwide expansion by growing its footprint in one of the most diverse culinary hubs on the East Coast.

Unlock the Potential: Why Franchise with The Red Chickz?
With major franchise deals already announced in North Carolina, and now New Jersey, The Red Chickz has captured the recognition of multi-unit and multi-brand operators. This rapid growth is a testament to the brand’s unique appeal and the strength of its franchise model. The Red Chickz offers entrepreneurs an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic and rapidly expanding business in prime markets.

“I’m really excited to be working with The Red Chickz. This delicious brand has an extremely long runway for development, not only across North America, but also abroad,” said Spencer Sabatasso, VP of Development at The Red Chickz. “This franchise is designed with best-in-class unit economics, streamlined operations, and an efficient labor model – perfect for entrepreneurs and multi-unit operators, looking to build generational wealth through franchising.”

For more information about The Red Chickz, please visit https://www.theredchickz.com. To learn more about franchising opportunities, visit https://theredchickzfranchise.com or email franchise@theredchickz.com.

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About The Red Chickz

Since 2018, Shawn Lalehzarian’s dream of opening a concept restaurant based on his trip to discover the secret to making the perfect Nashville Hot Chicken has become a reality. The Red Chickz puts its West Coast spin on the Southern favorite, offering the most innovative menu within the hot chicken segment. The menu features items like Nashville Hot Chicken sandwiches available in six different spice levels, and more unconventional items like their Honey Butter Sandwich, French Toast Sandwich, Tacos, and Cauliflower options, and sides like cheese curds and corn ribs in addition to classic options. As of 2022, the brand has made its tagline, “Hotter Than You,” come to life with acknowledgments from national food publications such as Nation’s Restaurant News’ The Power List and QSR’s 40/40 list, praising Lalehzarian’s strong leadership and The Red Chickz continued innovation in food and technology within the fast-casual dining space.

Today, The Red Chickz has five locations open in Los Angeles, CA, Culver City, CA, Carlsbad, CA, Fresno, CA, and Cypress, TX, with an additional 26 locations in development to bring the crunchiest, most flavorful chicken to communities across the nation. Check out pictures and videos of their delicious food on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.