Houston TX Hot Chicken is a fast-casual restaurant franchise specializing in Nashville-style hot chicken sandwiches and bold, crave-driven comfort food. The brand was founded in 2020 in Houston, Texas, with a focus on serving fresh, scratch-made hot chicken using premium ingredients and customizable heat levels.

Its energetic atmosphere and strong visual branding helped it gain rapid popularity in its home market. The concept appeals to customers seeking flavor, spice, and a modern dining experience.

Houston TX Hot Chicken is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and has expanded quickly into multiple U.S. markets. The menu centers on hot chicken sandwiches, tenders, loaded fries, salads, waffle shakes, and signature sauces.

Customers can choose from a wide range of spice levels, from mild options to extreme heat selections. This flexibility allows the brand to attract both casual diners and heat-seeking enthusiasts.

The company began franchising in the early 2020s, capitalizing on strong demand for fast-casual chicken concepts.

Training

The Houston TX Hot Chicken franchise provides a comprehensive training program primarily aimed at preparing franchise owners and key management staff for successful operation. Here is a breakdown of the training offerings:

1. Initial Training Program
   This mandatory program lasts approximately 22 to 30 days and includes both classroom and on-the-job training in Las Vegas, Nevada, or another designated location. It covers areas such as guest interaction, food preparation, company policies, and front and back-of-house operations. Attendance is required for the controlling owner, operator of record, general manager, and any on-premises supervisor, with fees of $5,000 for up to four attendees and $2,500 for each additional person.
2. Additional and Refresher Training
   The franchisor may require or offer additional training if the franchisee is in default or deemed to need further guidance. This is provided at the franchisor’s discretion and availability and is charged at $1,150 per day, excluding travel and living expenses.
3. Grand Opening Assistance
   The franchisor sends 4 to 6 representatives to support the franchisee in the week leading up to and following the grand opening. This includes up to 7 days of pre-opening and 4–7 days post-opening support. Though there's no fee for the service itself, the franchisee must cover the team’s travel, food, and lodging costs.

Territory Protection

The Houston TX Hot Chicken franchise grants a Protected Territory where no other franchise or company-owned unit will be established during the agreement term. The territory is defined in the franchise agreement and typically ranges from 1 to 5 miles, depending on the area's characteristics.

This protection may be reduced or revoked if the franchisee defaults on their obligations.

However, the franchisor retains the right to sell products through non-traditional venues and other channels like the internet or retail stores within the territory. It may also allow other franchisees to advertise in the area and acquire or operate similar businesses there, as long as they don’t use the HHC trademarks.