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Dave’s Hot Chicken to Open in Casper on December 4

The Nashville-style eatery is launching its first Wyoming location in the Blackmore Marketplace.

Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Dining Out

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Dave’s Hot Chicken will open its first Wyoming restaurant at 5133 East Second Street in Casper on December 4, 2026. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Dave’s Hot Chicken will open a new restaurant at 5133 East Second Street in Casper, Wyoming, on December 4, 2026. Operated by Montana Chicken Co., the location will feature the chain’s signature Nashville-style hot chicken sandwiches, tenders, and sliders.

Why it matters

This expansion marks the brand’s entry into Wyoming as part of a wider growth strategy for Montana Chicken Co. across the region.

The menu features a sliding scale of spice levels, including a signature option reaching 2 million on the Scoville scale. Diners choosing to order the high-intensity 'The Reaper' heat level are required to sign a liability waiver.

The players

Dave’s Hot Chicken

A restaurant chain specializing in Nashville-style chicken that started as a small popup in Los Angeles in 2017.

Montana Chicken Co.

The franchise group responsible for operating Dave’s Hot Chicken locations across Montana and Wyoming.

The details

Construction is currently underway at the Blackmore Marketplace in anticipation of the December opening date. Following the launch in Casper, Montana Chicken Co. has already identified Cheyenne and Laramie as future expansion sites.

Timeline

  1. 2017: Dave’s Hot Chicken originated as a popup.

  2. End of 2023: Montana Chicken Co. opened their first store in Billings.

  3. Late 2025: Montana Chicken Co. opened a store in Missoula.

  4. May 2026: Montana Chicken Co. opened a store in Great Falls.

  5. December 4, 2026: The Casper location is scheduled to open.

Culture Shift

The rapid growth of the brand reflects a broader trend of Nashville-style hot chicken gaining widespread popularity across domestic and international markets. The Casper opening follows the pattern set by the company's rapid expansion to 400 locations, which recently included a milestone store in Abu Dhabi.

Residents in the area can expect a new dining option in the Blackmore Marketplace starting in early December. Customers interested in testing the hottest menu item should be prepared to sign a liability waiver before ordering 'The Reaper' spice level.

The takeaway

Customers planning to visit should be aware that the restaurant uses a sliding scale for heat that ranges up to 2 million Scoville units. This addition to the Blackmore Marketplace provides a new fast-casual option for those seeking spicy, Nashville-style poultry dishes.

Further reading

For more on the local culinary scene, visit the Casper Dining Out section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Oil City News.

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