Jim Bitticks
Chief executive officer of Dave's Hot Chicken and longtime restaurant operator who discusses the brand's growth, franchise strategy, and the company's transition under Roark Capital ownership.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 31min
The secret behind the success of Dave's Hot Chicken
Meet Jim Bitticks, CEO of Dave's Hot Chicken and longtime restaurant operator. He talks rapid national growth and how the brand handles scale. He explains Roark Capital's role and why daily ops stayed steady. He discusses franchise strategy, executives owning stores, spacing to avoid cannibalization, and the digital/delivery mix.
