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1.5Fast Food
Dave's Hot Chicken is a US (Los Angeles) fast-casual chicken chain that entered Canada via a 30-location franchise agreement with Obelysk Foods Ltd., led by Canadian entrepreneur John Bitove (Toronto Raptors founder). The brand itself remains wholly foreign-owned.
Ownership
Parent company
Dave's Hot Chicken, Inc.
Nationality
US, privately held (LA-based); Canadian franchise rights held by Obelysk Foods Ltd., led by Canadian entrepreneur John Bitove
Voting control
0% Canadian (exact)
Operating model
franchised
Last verified
2026-09-18