October 05, 2026 // Franchising.com // LOS ANGELES – A Nashville hot chicken brand that got its start in a 900-square-foot East Hollywood storefront is making its way to San Dimas. Angry Chickz will open its first restaurant in the community on Oct. 16 at 1042 W. Gladstone St., bringing its signature chicken, customizable heat levels and high-energy experience to the San Gabriel Valley.
The San Dimas opening is a milestone for the Los Angeles-born brand, becoming Angry Chickz’s 41st California restaurant and 49th location nationwide. Since opening its first restaurant in 2018, Angry Chickz has continued building its presence across Southern California and beyond through a mix of corporate and franchise growth.
At the new San Dimas restaurant, guests can order made-to-order chicken tenders, sliders and bowls and choose from six heat levels, starting with Country and working up to Angry. The menu gives guests plenty of room to find a go-to order, whether that means keeping things easy on the heat or taking on one of the spicier options.
Guests who visit on opening day will have the chance to take part in a few special grand-opening perks. The first 100 guests through the doors will receive a limited-edition Angry Chickz jersey, while the first 500 can register on-site for a chance to win Angry Chickz for a Year, along with additional food prizes.
The opening will also mark the beginning of Angry Chickz’s relationship with the San Dimas community, with local engagement and grand-opening activities planned around the launch. Guests can also sign up for the Angry Chickz App + Rewards program to stay connected with the brand and earn rewards on future visits.
“Southern California is where Angry Chickz started, so every opportunity to grow here is meaningful to us,” said David Mkhitaryan, CEO and founder of Angry Chickz. “What began in 2018 has grown into nearly 50 restaurants, but the focus remains the same: great food, a great experience and becoming part of the communities we serve. We’re excited to bring Angry Chickz to San Dimas.”
To learn more about Angry Chickz, visit 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