Humble is about to get a serious new source of late-night heat. A Dave's Hot Chicken location is headed to The Market at The Groves, according to state project records and local development notices, bringing a roughly 2,500-square-foot quick-service spot to 16000 Woodland Hills Drive, Suite A4. Construction is targeted for late summer with a finish in the fall, adding another after-dark food option for nearby residents and shoppers.
According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the filing for "Dave's Hot Chicken" (Project TABS2026022115) was registered June 5 and lists a July 31 construction start and Oct. 31 completion for the tenant renovation. The project names RK Groves LLC as the owner and pegs the estimated build-out cost at $500,000 for the Woodland Hills address.
Where the Shop Will Sit
Read King's site plan for The Market at The Groves slots the restaurant space along Woodland Hills Drive and shows a 2,500-square-foot unit that lines up with the state filing. The center's Harris County MUD 504 local-development page also tags Dave's Hot Chicken as one of the "Coming Soon" Q4 2026 tenants, grouped with other future restaurants and service pads.
Menu, Heat Levels and That Waiver
Dave's Hot Chicken's menu focuses on hand-breaded chicken tenders and sliders, backed up by sides like macaroni and cheese, kale slaw and fries, plus frozen slushes and milkshakes on the drink list. The chain advertises seven spice levels that peak with the "Reaper," and the online menu notes that ordering the Reaper requires a signed liability waiver and age confirmation before staff will serve it.
Timeline and Local Impact
The state schedule points to construction kicking off in late July and wrapping by the end of October, which sets up a potential opening later this year if permits and inspections stay on track. The arrival continues the chain's pattern of moving into shopping centers and mall corridors, a rollout that has typically brought new hiring and extra weekend foot traffic to areas where Dave's locations open.
Community Impact first reported the TDLR filing on June 8, 2026. So far, neither the chain nor the center has released an official opening date or a dedicated hiring page for the Humble restaurant. Prospective diners and job-seekers will want to keep an eye on the restaurant's location listings and The Market at The Groves leasing information for updates.
