Bro’s Hot Chicken is zeroing in on Sweetwater, with business filings pointing to a new outpost near Florida International University. The Miami-born fast-casual favorite is known for a stepped heat scale, topping out at a signed-waiver-only “fuego,” and its arrival would add another late-night and delivery option for students and nearby shoppers.
Permits Point to SW Fourth Street Spot
Dram Projects 3 LLC recently filed permit applications with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation to open a Bro’s Hot Chicken on SW Fourth Street, according to WhatNow. The space sits close to FIU, and an exact opening date has not yet been announced.
Owners Behind the Expansion
State corporate records list David Adan and Randy Morillo Hiciano as principals of the Dram Projects entities tied to the brand, according to Florida Division of Corporations. Those filings connect the names to Bro’s existing Coral Terrace and West Miami storefront and to newly formed Dram Projects entities set up for expansion.
Menu, Spice and the Waiver
Bro’s menu runs from no spice through mild, medium, hot and extra-hot, up to the top-end "fuego," which the brand says requires customers to sign a waiver, according to Bro's Hot Chicken. The shop serves its chicken as tenders, sandwiches, a wrap and in a bowl. The concept started as a Smorgasburg vendor before moving to brick-and-mortar service, and its delivery-friendly formats have helped build a steady following.
Spot Tapped for the FIU Corridor
Property records for the SW Fourth Street block appear on Realtor.com, showing a retail strip that serves FIU and nearby shopping destinations, underscoring the student-facing market. WhatNow reports that Bro’s is planning its next location in that strip, a fit for a brand that leans heavily on delivery and grab-and-go orders within an established corridor of campus commerce.
Why It Matters
The Sweetwater expansion comes as Nashville-style hot chicken continues to be a national draw, with fast-casual chains scaling quickly and drawing investor attention, per Axios. Smaller local players that secure campus and suburban storefronts have often used that momentum to grow regionally.
Bro’s has not posted an opening date on its official site, according to Bro's Hot Chicken, and the filings indicate the project is still at the permitting stage. Neighbors and students should expect hiring notices and a formal timeline once permits clear and the brand sets a soft-opening date.
