Heat-seekers and chicken aficionados in Cathedral City are in for a treat, as Dave’s Hot Chicken is set to spice up the locale with its new establishment on Date Palm Drive. The Los Angeles-based Nashville Hot-style chicken joint will be roosting at 31875 Date Palm Dr., where a Sizzler restaurant once stood. According to the Desert Sun, the space boasts 80 feet of street frontage and encompasses an area of 2,675 square feet.

The deal for Dave's Hot Chicken's latest roost has been cemented with a 20-year lease agreement, signaling the brand's confidence in the Coachella Valley market. Records name CLK HOTNASH, LP as the franchisee behind the move, a QSR veteran with multiple Carl’s Jr. and Jamba Juice locations already in their portfolio. The new spot near the Ramon Road and Date Palm Drive intersection is poised to serve up the brand's signature heat among other fast-casual offerings in the area.

While a firm opening date has yet to be announced, locals can expect the doors to swing open between 10:30 am and 11 pm from Sunday to Thursday, and till midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. The latest details on operations have been gleaned from the brand's official website, keeping would-be patrons on their toes for the inaugural fiery feast.

Dave’s Hot Chicken's expansion into Cathedral City is part of a larger blistering growth spurt, with approximately 200 outlets open at the end of 2023, and over 800 franchise agreements signed, the Nashville Hot-style chicken concept has shown no signs of cooling off. The upcoming Date Palm Drive location reinforces the brand's presence in the fast-casual segment, and enlivens the Cathedral City dining scene with a touch of L.A. heat.