Dave's Hot Chicken Will Open in Wichita on October 9
The new restaurant will open at 2692 N. Greenwich Road after a brief scheduling delay.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Dining Out
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Dave's Hot Chicken will open its first Wichita location on October 9, 2026. The restaurant, located at 2692 N. Greenwich Road, is opening following a one-week delay from the originally planned date.
Why it matters
The opening brings the popular hot chicken chain to the Greenwich Place shopping center as part of an expansion effort by the local franchisees. This launch precedes further expansion plans for the brand throughout the region.
The new restaurant is situated at 2692 N. Greenwich Road and will operate from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays, with late-night hours until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The location does not include a drive-through.
The players
Pierce and Hannah Gorman
These franchisees are leading the expansion of Dave's Hot Chicken in Wichita and Manhattan.
Farha Construction of Wichita
This local firm performed the interior remodeling work on the former Blaze Pizza space.
The details
The restaurant occupies the site of a former Blaze Pizza that was remodeled by Farha Construction of Wichita. Franchisees Pierce and Hannah Gorman are overseeing this location, which is one of several planned for Kansas.
Timeline
October 2, 2026: The originally scheduled opening date.
October 9, 2026: The updated opening date for the new restaurant.
2027: A second Wichita location is planned for the city's west side.
Culture Shift
The brand's growth in Wichita follows the company's rapid scaling from a $900 initial investment to approximately 300 nationwide locations. This expansion reflects the broader trend of national hot chicken chains capturing market share in suburban shopping centers.
Residents can visit the new location at 2692 N. Greenwich Road starting October 9, 2026, for lunch or dinner. The store will operate without a drive-through, meaning customers should plan to visit during regular dining hours.
The takeaway
The arrival of this restaurant provides a new dining option for those in the Greenwich Place area. Customers should note the specific operating hours, which extend later into the night on weekends.
What happens next
Franchisees Pierce and Hannah Gorman are planning to open a second Wichita restaurant on the west side of the city in 2027.
Further reading
For more on the local culinary landscape, visit Wichita Dining Out.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wichita Eagle.
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