Dave's Hot Chicken is set for a soft opening Thursday at 5260 N. Port Washington Road in Glendale, bringing Nashville-style tenders and sliders to a new drive-thru location. The grand opening follows Friday, November 13, kicking off with a ribbon cutting at 10:30 a.m.
The restaurant marks the chain's first drive-thru in Wisconsin, according to CBS 58. As TMJ4 News reports, Dave's Hot Chicken is celebrating the opening of its new Glendale restaurant at that Port Washington Road address, with the November 13 grand opening kicking off with the morning ribbon cutting.
What's On the Menu
The menu centers on Dave's signature tenders and sliders, available across seven spice levels ranging from Not Hot all the way up to Reaper, per the same TMJ4 report. Beyond the chicken, the lineup includes mac and cheese, fries, Hot Mozz and loaded shakes, rounding out a menu built for spice chasers and skeptics alike.
The Glendale location is expected to create up to 100 jobs, according to the Milwaukee Business Journal. That hiring push lands as the fast-growing chain continues expanding its footprint across the state.
Grand Opening Giveaways
Guests who show up for the grand opening have extra incentive to arrive early. The first 100 to order will receive a gift card for a future visit, exclusive Dave's merchandise and entry into a drawing for free Dave's for a year, per the TMJ4 report.
It's a familiar playbook for the chain's Wisconsin rollout. When Dave's Hot Chicken opened its 11th state location in Grafton on October 17, the first 100 guests in line similarly received a gift card and a shot at winning free chicken for a year, according to Roaring Fork Restaurant Group. The Glendale debut now adds a drive-thru option that none of the chain's other Wisconsin locations have offered.
