The Red Chickz, the fast-casual franchise offering a bold West Coast twist on Nashville Hot Chicken, announced two new leases have been signed in Marlton and Ewing.
Walter Johnson (Marlton) and Kevin Patel and Arpan Patel (Ewing) are the franchisees of the new locations.
In addition, the company has also secured a new multi-unit development deal in New Brunswick, East Brunswick, Edison and Metuchen, led by franchise partner Jordan Modi.
“This wave of expansion in New Jersey is a massive moment for our brand,” said Shawn Lalehzarian, co-founder and CEO of The Red Chickz. “From the diversity of the communities to the hunger for bold, quality food, New Jersey has all the perfect ingredients for our next chapter of growth. We’re thrilled to welcome Walter, Kevin, Arpan and Jordan into our growing franchise family.”
These latest agreements build upon the brand’s already-strong eastern push, which has also included franchise commitments across North Carolina, Texas, California, Connecticut, Alabama and Oklahoma.
“We’re seeing incredible demand for The Red Chickz in key markets across the country,” said Spencer Sabatasso, VP of franchise development. “What excites me the most is the quality of franchisees stepping forward, passionate entrepreneurs like Walter, Kevin, Arpan and Jordan who believe in our product, our brand and our potential.”
