Angry Chickz Enters Kansas With Milestone 50th Restaurant
Los Angeles-born Nashville hot chicken brand brings its signature heat to Olathe Oct. 23, marking its first Kansas location and 50th restaurant nationwide
OLATHE, Kan. (Oct. 13, 2026) – Angry Chickz is bringing the heat to Kansas, opening its doors at 14995 W. 119th St. in Olathe on Oct. 23. This marks the brand’s first restaurant in Kansas and its 50th location nationwide.
The milestone comes eight years after founder and CEO David Mkhitaryan opened the first Angry Chickz in a 900-square-foot storefront in East Hollywood. What started as a small neighborhood restaurant has since grown into a multi-state operation, with the Olathe opening bringing Angry Chickz into the Kansas City market for the first time.
Kansas guests can expect the menu that built the brand’s following, including made-to-order chicken tenders, chicken sliders and bowls, with six heat levels ranging from Country to Angry. Guests can pick the level that fits their taste, whether that means keeping things mild or seeing how much heat they can handle.
Opening day will give Olathe guests a few extra reasons to be among the first through the doors. When the restaurant opens at 11 a.m. on Oct. 23, the first 100 guests will receive an exclusive Angry Chickz jersey. The first 500 guests will also have the opportunity to register on-site for a chance to win Angry Chickz for a Year, along with additional food prizes.
“Opening our first restaurant in Kansas is an exciting milestone for Angry Chickz,” said David Mkhitaryan, CEO and founder of Angry Chickz. “We’ve grown from one small restaurant in East Hollywood by staying focused on great food, a memorable experience and the communities we serve. We can’t wait to introduce Angry Chickz to Olathe and become part of the Kansas City community.”
The Olathe opening also kicks off Angry Chickz’s efforts to establish roots in its newest market. The brand plans to hire locally and connect with Olathe schools, businesses and community organizations as it gets ready to welcome its first Kansas guests.
New guests can also get to know the Angry Chickz App + Rewards, giving Olathe diners a way to stay connected with the brand beyond opening day and earn rewards with future visits.
To learn more about Angry Chickz, visit AngryChickz.com.
About Angry Chickz
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.
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