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The Pineapple Perspective 075: How Dave's Hot Chicken Builds Culture, Consistency, and Growth with CEO, Jim BitticksIn this episode of The Pineapple Perspective, host Troy Hooper sits down with Jim Bitticks, President and COO of Dave's Hot Chicken, for a deep conversation on leadership, hospitality, team building, and the operational foundations behind some of the fastest-growing restaurant brands in the industry. Jim shares how his early experiences from Jack in the Box to Rally's to Carl's Jr., shaped a service philosophy rooted in humility, empathy, and getting to "yes." He discusses the long-standing team relationships that have followed him across multiple brands, the disciplined but human-centered training systems that enabled rapid sc...

2025-12-041h 02

Prosper Brief Loyalty Over Hype: The Real Secret to Billion-Dollar Brands with Jim BitticksIn this power-packed episode of The Prosper Brief, host Jeremiah Wynn sits down with Jim Bitticks, President & COO of Dave's Hot Chicken. From flipping fries in his teens to building billion-dollar brands, Jim shares the behind-the-scenes grit and golden lessons from his journey in the fast food and franchise industry. They dive into what it takes to scale operations, why people matter more than anything, and how spicy chicken changed his life (literally). It's an inspiring, hilarious, and deeply insightful look into how loyalty, leadership, and risk-taking can lead to massive success.

2025-11-191h 06

Hospitality Hangout | Expert Strategies & Industry Trends from Hospitality Insiders Building a Billion-Dollar Hospitality Brand: Leadership & Growth with Jim Bitticks of Dave’s Hot ChickenJim Bitticks, President and COO of Dave’s Hot Chicken, shares insider insights on building a billion-dollar hospitality brand. From a humble $900 East Hollywood pop-up to one of the fastest-growing food industry sensations, Jim reveals leadership strategies, hospitality culture, and growth secrets vital for scaling with integrity. Dive into hospitality trends and the power of viral moments that have propelled Dave’s Hot Chicken to phenomenal success. Whether you’re interested in hospitality investment, emerging brands, or innovative food service approaches, this episode offers expert strategies and inspiring stories for entrepreneurs and industry professionals alike. Episode Credit...

2025-10-2829 min

Founderology Founderology Growth Summit: The Breakthrough Experience Founders MUST AttendBuilt for Founders. Powered by Founders.The Founderology Growth Summit is a breakthrough experience designed for Founders who are looking to scale. Every moment, from the first conversation to the final celebration, is crafted with one purpose: to accelerate the growth of visionary Founders and their businesses.Cherryh Cansler, publisher of FastCasual.com and partner of the Founderology Growth Summit, says it best: “This is where Founders find their people and community for growth.”This unique one of-a-kind experience is created by Founders, for Founders. Every speaker has built some...

2025-09-1633 min

Restaurant Masterminds Podcast Dave's Hot Chicken Takes Home Fast Casual Top 100 Crown for Second TimeDave's Hot Chicken takes home their second Fast Casual Top 100 award in three years! Join hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler as they sit down with Jim Bitticks, President & COO of Dave's Hot Chicken, to discuss the brand's explosive growth from 4 to 312+ locations in just five years. Discover how they built 3.6 million TikTok followers through authentic user-generated content, innovated with viral products like top-loaded shakes and cauliflower tenders, and maintained startup agility while scaling rapidly. From their organic social media strategy to their legendary marketing team led by industry veterans, learn the secrets behind one of fast-casual's hottest success stories.

2025-05-2720 min

Room For Seconds How Dave’s Hot Chicken Became a Franchise PowerhouseOn the latest episode of Room for Seconds, host Gregg Majewski sat down with Jim Bitticks, President & COO of Dave’s Hot Chicken, to discuss the rapid rise of one of the fastest-growing restaurant franchises in the U.S. From humble beginnings as a parking lot pop-up to over 270 locations and counting, Jim shares the strategies, challenges, and bold moves that have fueled Dave’s explosive growth.Key Takeaways: Build the Right Team from Day One - Scaling fast requires top-tier leadership from the start. Instead of hiring up-and-comers and growing them into leade...

2025-02-1145 min

Wise Tales Lessons in Franchise Profitability with Jim Bitticks at Dave’s Hot ChickenWe’re thrilled to be joined by Jim Bitticks, President and Chief Operating Officer at Dave’s Hot Chicken. Jim’s journey started at just 15 years old, and since then, he’s been instrumental in scaling brands like CKE, Blaze Pizza and now Dave’s Hot Chicken. Under his leadership, Dave’s Hot Chicken has grown from four locations to over 200, with plans for 1,000 by the end of 2024. In this episode, Jim shares the lessons from his vast experience and offers insights into the future of restaurant franchising and innovation.Key Takeaways:

2024-09-1845 min

Franchise Secrets Podcast The Winning Approach to Building a Successful Brand With Jim Bitticks of Dave's Hot ChickenIs the hot chicken business just a fad? Have you ever wondered why some brands dominate the market while others fade away quickly? Let's hear what today's guest has to say. Join Over 5,500 Franchisees and Franchisors in our FREE Private Facebook Community HERE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/franchisesecretsfb?_rdc=1&_rdr In this episode, Erik Van Horn and Jim Bitticks explore the dynamic world of franchising, shedding light on why franchisors and franchisees play pivotal roles in business growth. Jim, a seasoned COO and a Dave's Hot Chicken franchisee shares valuable...

2024-07-0250 min

Give an Ovation: The Restaurant Guest Experience Podcast with Zack Oates Dave's Playbook for a Hot Brand with Jim BitticksSend us a textJoining us today is Jim Bitticks, President and COO of Dave's Hot Chicken! Have you ever wondered how Dave's became the phenomenon that it is? On this episode, we explore the brand's formula for success, starting with their rise from a humble pop-up to a thriving franchise. Jim shares how a single review ignited their growth, highlighting the importance of a standout product. He discusses strategic celebrity endorsements, like Drake's, which boosted the brand's visibility, and much more.Also tune in for some great insights on getting the most o...

2024-05-0924 min

Restrocast Scaling Success: Jim Bitticks on His Journey in the Restaurant IndustryIn this episode of Restrocast, host Ashish Tulsian engages with Jim Bitticks, the COO of Dave’s Hot Chicken, in a profound discussion that charts Jim’s extraordinary ascent within the restaurant industry. From his humble beginnings as a teenage employee at a Jack in the Box to pivotal executive roles at major chains like Blaze Pizza and now Dave’s Hot Chicken, Jim’s narrative is one of remarkable progression and strategic innovation.Throughout the episode, Jim shares the critical turning points and the strategic decisions that propelled his career forward and shaped the growth trajectories of the c...

2024-04-171h 28

Franchisor Hot Seat Dave's Hot Chicken Franchise | Fast-Casual Franchise | Jim BitticksMeet Jim Bitticks (linkedin.com/in/jim-bitticks-0bb37515), President & COO of Dave's Hot Chicken. What is Dave's Hot Chicken? Dave's Hot Chicken was created by best friends Dave Kopushyan, Arman Oganesyan, and Tommy and Gary Rubenyan. Dave, a chef trained in Thomas Keller's (French Laundry) organization set out to create the perfect Hot Chicken by searching, tasting, and frying. The four friends scrounged up $900 to put a tiny stand in an East Hollywood parking lot. The menu was simple, and the chicken was the star. Sourced and prepared to be the juiciest and...

2023-11-0128 min

Hospitality Hangout | Expert Strategies & Industry Trends from Hospitality Insiders On The Road at Fast Casual Executive SummitIn the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and special host, Rev “The Marketing Guy” bring you this episode on the road from the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Indianapolis. They chat with Kathy Doyle, President and Publisher at Networld Media Group, Jim Bitticks, President and COO at Dave's Hot Chicken, Zack Oates, Founder and CEO at Ovation and André Vener, Partner at Dog Haus. Kathy Doyle stops by to talk about the Fast Casual Executive Summit that is now in its seventeenth year. When they started this model it was about bringing fun netwo...

2022-10-181h 00

Social Geek Franchise News Podcast 8.19.2020The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, August 19, 2020. In the news this week: Democratic National Committee International Franchise Association, Matt Haller Express Employment Professionals FAT Brands, Fat Burger, Johnny Rockets Andy Wiederhorn US Small Business Administration Karen Pence US Chamber of Commerce John Francis QDOBA, Eric Williams Checkers & Rally's Lenny Comma Huddle House, Scott McIntosh RE/MAX, Amy Lessinger Dave's Hot Chicken, Jim Bitticks, Shannon Swenson

2020-08-1904 min