Angry Chickz Enters New Mexico and Texas with 25-Unit Deal

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Angry Chickz Enters New Mexico and Texas with 25-Unit Deal

The fan-fueled sensation is set to debut in 11 new markets across the Southwest over the next five years, marking the brand’s largest development deal to date

LOS ANGELES (Dec. 4, 2025) – Angry Chickz, the California-born Nashville Hot Chicken brand with a serious following, is spreading its fiery footprint through a multi-unit franchise agreement across Texas and New Mexico.

The agreement will bring 25 Angry Chickz locations to life over the next five years in 11 new markets. The expansion will span the Dallas–Fort Worth and Austin markets, extend to Longview and Wichita Falls, and deep into West Texas in San Angelo, Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland-Odessa, Abilene and Sweetwater, as well as Albuquerque. The first restaurant is slated to open in 2026.

“This is a major step for us,” said Mike LaRue, vice president of franchise development for Angry Chickz. “We’ve been hearing from fans in Texas and New Mexico for years asking us to come to their community, and now we’ve found the right partners to make it happen. They understand the bold flavor, the high energy and the insane fire that define Angry Chickz.”

From a single 900-square-foot storefront in East Hollywood to one of the West Coast’s hottest chicken brands, Angry Chickz has built undeniable traction. With a winning formula of fast, crave-worthy food, high-energy service and a bold, unmistakable vibe, the brand is ready to bring that signature experience to entirely new audiences in New Mexico and Texas.

“It’s all about momentum,” LaRue added. “Our fans try it once, fall in love and spread the word. Simple, flavorful food that connects fast — that’s the Angry Chickz effect.”

Angry Chickz has 33 restaurants across California, Nevada, Arizona, and Texas — and now, the next frontier is heating up. With its latest move into the Southwest, Angry Chickz is solidifying its position as a major contender in the booming hot chicken category.

To learn more about Angry Chickz, visit angrychickz.com.

About Angry Chickz

Angry Chickz is a renowned Nashville hot chicken brand that has taken the West by storm. Founded by David Mkhitaryan in 2018, the brand quickly grew from a 900-square-foot storefront in LA’s East Hollywood neighborhood into a fan-favorite destination for bold, flavorful, spicy fried chicken and mac & cheese served with unmatched hospitality. With a passion for spice and craveable flavor, David perfected the recipe for Angry Chickz’s signature tenders—earning national recognition along the way. The brand has been featured in QSR’s “Ones to Watch,” QSR’s 40 Under 40: America’s Hottest Startup Fast Casuals, and Fast Casual’s “20 Brands to Watch,” and was honored with Nation’s Restaurant News’ Hot Concepts Award. Most recently, Angry Chickz ranked #44 on QSR’s Top 50 Contenders, won Fast Casual’s Top 35 Movers & Shakers: Restaurant Marketing, secured the #410 spot 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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