Appleton's very first Dave’s Hot Chicken restaurant opens next week! Before we open, we're hosting an exclusive, invite-only Friends, Family and Media preview to show off our brand-new restaurant and allow our teams to gain experience.
This is an exclusive invite only event that is not open to the public. Apply today to score your spot!
What’s in it for You and Your Crew?
🔥 Full meal for you + a friend
Bring a guest and taste-test our mind-blowing Nashville-style hot chicken tenders, sliders, bites, sides, drinks — it’s all on us. With seven spice levels, from No Spice to the legendary Reaper (so hot it requires a waiver), there’s a flavor for everyone. Your audience will crave the crunch, spice, and sizzle (and thank you for the heads up).
👀 Early access to a BRAND-NEW location
You’ll be among the very first to see inside. Capture everything before anyone else even walks through the doors.
📸 One-of-a-kind mural = epic backdrop
Each Dave’s location has its own custom murals loaded with local references and bold street-art vibes. It’s a built-in backdrop that will make your content stand out and your followers stop scrolling.
🐣 The Early Bird Special
Let your followers in on the secret: Dave’s is quietly opening its doors a day early. That’s right — Thursday, April 24 is the unofficial first day of business. If they want to skip the grand opening lines and be first to the flavor, this is their shot.
📈 Get seen by millions
Tag @daveshotchicken as a collaborator and your post could be reshared to our 1.7M Instagram followers or 3.4M TikTok fans. Ready to handle that heat? 😎
Content must be posted 7 days after visit
Be the first to feast and flex at the newest Dave's Hot Chicken location before it opens to the public!
Spots are limited — secure your invite before we fill up!
Private Event Details:
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
Lunch: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Dinner: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
🔥 Bold, energetic, and totally irresistible!
Show off the sizzle of Nashville chicken and those mouthwatering sides with your honest, OMG-worthy reactions.
🎶 Make some noise!
Rock out to upbeat jams, lip-sync to trending audios, or dive into your own epic narration. Don’t forget the subtitles – we want everyone to join the fun!
🖼️ Local vibes, custom style!
From bold, eye-popping colors to unique local accents that’ll make you smile, each of our restaurants has its own personality waiting for you to discover.
To help your friends find us, include any of the following:
💖 Thanks, @daveshotchicken!
📍 4215 W. Wisconsin Ave., Appleton, WI
🌐 Website: daveshotchicken.com
📱 Instagram: @daveshotchicken
The following are just some spicy suggestions — You know your audience best, so feel free to bring your own voice and creative spin.
🔥 Hot chicken, hotter opening — you saw it here first 👀
🚨 Breaking news: Appleton just got way hotter
🏈 The hottest pick to draft this week
🌶️ Share your spice level! No Spice to Reaper… which one are you brave enough to try?
🤯 This isn’t just hot chicken. It’s mind-blowingly good chicken.
🤳 POV: Your restaurant visit from start to finish
🌱 Vegetarians, rejoice! Dave’s NOT Chicken is still hot.
🔎 Can you spot all the local shoutouts in the murals?
💥 Dave’s Bites = big flavor in snackable form. Don’t sleep on ’em.
🍟 Don’t forget the sides - which is your favorite?
🧊 Beat the heat with a Frozen Slusher or Top-Loaded Shake
#DavesHotChicken + tag @daveshotchicken as a collaborator
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