Usher opens his first Dave’s Hot Chicken restaurant in Atlanta

R&B legend Usher has partnered with a well-liked chicken franchise. Dave’s Hot Chicken is about to open nine recent restaurants in the Atlanta metro area with his help, in line with a press release.

August 29 soft opened location at 1447 Hwy. 138 SE in Conyers. The restaurant officially opened the subsequent day, he reports.

The “You Make Me Wanna” singer, who recently made headlines for his iconic Super Bowl halftime performance, might be investing in locations across Atlanta over the subsequent few years. With the assistance of a franchise group led by Lawrence Kourie and Andrew Feghali, the multiple Grammy Award winner might be involved in the brand new locations from start to complete.

Usher said, “Dave’s Hot Chicken is some of the best hot chicken I’ve ever had. I’m thrilled to be a part of this brand.”

He added, “I can’t wait to introduce Dave’s delicious snacks and sandwiches to the people of Atlanta.”

Although Dave’s Hot Chicken is based totally in California, the franchise has nearly 200 restaurants worldwide. Their recent partnership initiative has allowed them to launch over 700 more brick-and-mortar restaurants.

Usher is considered one of several celebrities who’ve invested in the spicy chicken brand, including rapper Drake and iconic actor Samuel L. Jackson.

Usher, nevertheless, has personal experience with Dave’s Hot Chicken, particularly their spiciest options.

Just two years ago, Usher posted a video on Instagram of himself eating a Dave’s Hot Chicken “Reaper” sandwich.

The sandwich, made with Carolina Reaper peppers with a heat rating of 1,641,183 on the Scoville scale, was signed by Usher to waive rights to the sandwich as revenge for being late to a celebration hosted by his children.

The 43-year-old musician took on the reaper challenge in a video and described the chicken’s heat as something that made him “just dance for no reason.”