What we’ll cover
1. Building a brand with momentum
How Dave’s created cultural cut-through, built a distinctive identity and delivered consistency across an expanding estate.
2. Scaling at speed without losing control
The operational design, structure and discipline required to grow rapidly while maintaining standards and protecting what makes the brand special.
3. Dave’s Hot Chicken in the UK
Why the UK was a strategic move, how they set themselves up for day-one success, and what they learnt early on about local guest expectations.
4. Operational excellence as a growth engine
The processes that underpin consistent execution, menu and promotional agility, and the digital infrastructure needed to keep pace with expansion.
5. Practical guidance for operators in 2026
The highest-impact decisions, the pitfalls to avoid, and what fast-growth brands prioritise when scaling responsibly.