September 21, 2026 // Franchising.com // SACRAMENTO – Sacramento is getting a new destination for Nashville hot chicken. Angry Chickz will open its first restaurant in the City of Trees Sept. 25 at 4740 Natomas Blvd., Suite 100, bringing its made-to-order chicken, customizable heat levels and high-energy approach to hospitality to the city’s Natomas community.
Angry Chickz is giving fans even more reason to be among the first in line when doors open at 11 a.m. The first 100 guests will receive an exclusive jersey, and the first 500 will have the opportunity to enter an on-site raffle for Angry Chickz for a Year and additional food prizes available through online registration.
The new restaurant marks Angry Chickz’s first location in Sacramento, 40th restaurant in California and 48th location nationwide as the brand continues its expansion across the country. The Sacramento opening gives local guests a new way to get their Nashville hot chicken fix, with a menu built around chicken tenders, sliders and bowls that can be customized to match each guest’s preferred level of heat.
Angry Chickz keeps the menu focused while giving guests plenty of room to make an order their own. Heat levels range from country, with no heat, to angry, the brand’s most intense level, with several options in between. Made-to-order chicken is paired with sides including mac and cheese, coleslaw and fries, giving Sacramento guests plenty of ways to build a meal around their preferred combination.
“Sacramento has a great food culture, and we’re excited to finally bring Angry Chickz to the city,” said David Mkhitaryan, CEO and founder of Angry Chickz. “This opening is an important step for the brand as we continue growing throughout California and introducing more people to what makes Angry Chickz different. We’re looking forward to welcoming Sacramento guests, serving great food and becoming part of the local community.”
The Sacramento location is scheduled to open Sept. 25, with more details and updates available at AngryChickz.com.
Angry Chickz is one of the fastest-growing Nashville hot chicken brands in the United States, known for its bold flavors, customizable heat levels, and high-energy, guest-first experience. Founded by David Mkhitaryan in 2018, the brand has rapidly scaled from a 900-square-foot storefront in Los Angeles’ East Hollywood neighborhood into a multi-state franchise system with a loyal and growing fan base.
Built on a simple, highly executable menu of hand-breaded tenders, sliders, bowls, and craveable sides, Angry Chickz delivers a consistent, high-quality experience designed to drive repeat visits and strong unit-level performance. The brand’s operating model is purpose-built for scalability, with a focus on operational discipline, off-premise efficiency, and premium product execution.
Driven by a passion for flavor, hospitality, and disciplined growth, Angry Chickz continues to expand nationwide through a mix of corporate and franchise development, bringing its signature take on Nashville hot chicken to new markets across the country.
The brand has been recognized as a rising leader in the fast-casual space, earning accolades including QSR’s “Ones to Watch,” Fast Casual’s “2026 Top 100” and “20 Brands to Watch,” Nation’s Restaurant News’ Hot Concepts Award, and Fast Casual’s Top Movers & Shakers. Most recently, Angry Chickz ranked #44 on QSR’s Top 50 Contenders, #410 on Franchise Times’ Top 400, and was named one of QSR’s “Nine Franchisors to Watch.”
To learn more and see where Angry Chickz is headed next, visit AngryChickz.com.
SOURCE Angry Chickz