Built Different Brands celebrated Dave’s Hot Chicken continuing its expansion across South Carolina and the opening of a new location in Anderson, bringing the brand’s Nashville-style hot chicken and high-energy dining experience to the vibrant destination.
Fresh off being named the number one Most Loved Brand for 2025 released by Yelp and located at 100 Fritz Drive, Dave’s Hot Chicken officially opened its doors on Friday, February 6. The celebration featured a ribbon-cutting event with Mayor Terence Roberts and Built Different Brands’ CEO Kal Gullapalli. A drumline from Westside High School was also on hand for the celebration.
To mark its Anderson debut, Dave’s Hot Chicken partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Anderson County, donating $1 from every combo sold February 6 – February 10 to support the nonprofit’s mission. The grand opening day also saw a live DJ and a scavenger hunt: Throughout the opening weekend, guests who spotted #BuiltDifferentBrands hidden within the restaurant’s graffiti-covered walls received a coupon for a free chicken tender or slider. Those who posted photo proof of their find using the hashtag and tagging @builtdifferentbrands and @daveshotchicken were entered for a chance to win free Dave’s Hot Chicken for a year, along with the coveted Golden Rubber Chicken Award.
About Built Different Brands:
Built Different Brands is a hospitality and franchise investment group headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, led by entrepreneur Kal Gullapalli. The company operates more than 60 restaurant locations across Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, with a focus on high-quality food, standout service, and meaningful community impact. Built Different Brands’ goal is to build the most trusted and people-powered franchise platform in the Southeast.