🔥 Dave’s Hot Chicken Is Expanding Across Pierce County

More Heat Is on the Way for Tacoma, Puyallup & Federal Way

If you’ve been craving Nashville-style heat, Dave’s Hot Chicken is about to serve it up in a big way. The cult-favorite chicken chain — known for its bold flavors, massive sliders, and heat levels ranging from “No Spice” to “Reaper” — is expanding across Pierce County with three new locations in the works.

📍 Here’s What We Know

• 🐔 Village at Tacoma Mall: The first of the new Pierce County locations will open here, likely in late 2025.

• 🐔 Puyallup: Slated to open sometime in 2026, this spot will cater to the growing demand in the South Hill and downtown areas.

• 🐔 Federal Way: Also on the roadmap, adding more fire to the I-5 corridor food scene.

These new locations will join the brand’s growing Pacific Northwest footprint as Dave’s continues to explode in popularity across the U.S.

🍗 What’s On the Menu?

Dave’s keeps it simple, but they do it right. Here’s a peek at what fans love:

• Chicken Sliders on soft buns, stacked high with pickles, slaw, and sauce

• Tenders with your choice of heat

• Crinkle-cut fries, seasoned to perfection

• Mac & Cheese, kale slaw, and cheesy Dave’s Sauce

• And for something sweet and cool? Try a Slusher, their signature frozen fruit drink

With spice levels ranging from “No Spice” to “Reaper,” there’s something for everyone — from cautious foodies to thrill-seeking spice lovers.

🎤 Why People Are Talking

Founded in a parking lot pop-up in Los Angeles in 2017, Dave’s Hot Chicken has quickly grown into one of the fastest-growing food chains in the country — attracting investment from Drake (yes, that Drake) and winning over fans with bold flavor, simple menus, and addictive branding.

📣 South Sound, Get Ready

With the Tacoma Mall location expected to open first, keep your eyes peeled for hiring announcements, soft openings, and community events as these projects move forward. We’ll keep you posted.

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🔥 What spice level are you trying first — Mild or Reaper?