Fast-growing Nashville hot chicken brand marks its fourth Arizona location and 47th restaurant nationwide with new West Valley opening
Avondale, AZ (RestaurantNews.com) Angry Chickz is expanding its Arizona footprint with the opening of its first Avondale restaurant on Sept. 11 at 10285 W. McDowell Rd., Suite A100. The new restaurant marks the Nashville hot chicken brand’s fourth restaurant in Arizona and 47th location nationwide.
Grand opening festivities begin at 11 a.m., with special giveaways planned for early arrivals. The first 100 guests will receive a limited-edition Angry Chickz jersey, while the first 500 will have the opportunity to enter an on-site raffle for Angry Chickz for a Year and additional food prizes through online registration.
Known for Nashville hot chicken with plenty of personality, Angry Chickz gives guests control over their order with customizable heat levels ranging from no heat ‘country’ to waiver-signing ‘angry’. The menu features made-to-order chicken tenders, sliders and bowls, along with sides including mac and cheese, coleslaw and fries. The brand has built a devoted following as it has expanded, with fans lining up – and even camping out overnight – for new restaurant openings.
“We’ve seen a strong response to Angry Chickz in Arizona, and Avondale is a natural next step as we continue building our presence in the state,” said Mike LaRue, vice president of Franchise Development at Angry Chickz. “We’re looking forward to introducing more West Valley guests to the brand and building a restaurant that becomes part of the local community.
To learn more about Angry Chickz, visit AngryChickz.com.
About Angry Chickz
Angry Chickz is one of the fastest-growing Nashville hot chicken brands in the United States, known for its bold flavors, customizable heat levels, and high-energy, guest-first experience. Founded by David Mkhitaryan in 2018, the brand has rapidly scaled from a 900-square-foot storefront in Los Angeles’ East Hollywood neighborhood into a multi-state franchise system with a loyal and growing fan base.
Built on a simple, highly executable menu of hand-breaded tenders, sliders, bowls, and craveable sides, Angry Chickz delivers a consistent, high-quality experience designed to drive repeat visits and strong unit-level performance. The brand’s operating model is purpose-built for scalability, with a focus on operational discipline, off-premise efficiency, and premium product execution.
Driven by a passion for flavor, hospitality, and disciplined growth, Angry Chickz continues to expand nationwide through a mix of corporate and franchise development, bringing its signature take on Nashville hot chicken to new markets across the country.
The brand has been recognized as a rising leader in the fast-casual space, earning accolades including QSR’s “Ones to Watch,” Fast Casual’s “2026 Top 100” and “20 Brands to Watch,” Nation’s Restaurant News’ Hot Concepts Award, and Fast Casual’s Top Movers & Shakers. Most recently, Angry Chickz ranked #44 on QSR’s Top 50 Contenders, #410 on Franchise Times’ Top 400, and was named one of QSR’s “Nine Franchisors to Watch.”
To learn more and see where Angry Chickz is headed next, visit AngryChickz.com.
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