Siblings to Develop The Red Chickz in Maryland

Experienced franchise operator Sam Patel, joined by his sister and business partner, Phalguni Patel, signed a new three-unit deal to open The Red Chickz units in Maryland.

Sam Patel brings more than a decade of multi-unit, multi-market experience to The Red Chickz system. He began his franchise journey in 2015 with Tropical Smoothie Cafe and currently operates multiple stores in Maryland and Indiana. His portfolio includes three open locations in Maryland with a fourth underway and 10 in Indiana with one already serving guests.

Previously involved with 7-Eleven and instrumental in launching WingStop locations with his brother, Patel has steadily expanded his footprint in the quick-service space while keeping his focus on operational excellence and customer experience.

"When I saw The Red Chickz on TikTok, I was intrigued by the energy, the branding, and product quality," Sam Patel said. "Then I tasted it in Carlsbad, and I knew it had the 'it' factor. The quality of the product blew me away. Every item was memorable."

Phalguni Patel shares her brother's passion for food and entrepreneurship. Together, they bring a winning combination of operational know-how, local insight, and love for bold flavor.

"We're building a franchise community full of operators like Sam and Phalguni, people with passion, experience, and a vision for creating memorable guest experiences," said Spencer Sabatasso, VP of franchise development for The Red Chickz. "They're exactly the kind of partners we want fueling our national expansion."