The California-born hot chicken chain Dave’s continues its massive national expansion efforts this week, opening its first Oregon location in Tualatin April 30. Dave’s Hot Chicken, which started as a late-night hot chicken stand in East Hollywood, has flown far from its parking lot roots: The shop has opened locations everywhere from Canada to San Diego, and it’s not slowing down. The company plans to open at least five locations in the greater Portland area within the next few years.
Back in 2017, Arman Oganesyan, David Kopushyan, Tommy Rubenyan, and Gary Rubenyan set up a tent on Hollywood Boulevard and started frying tenders. They’d toss the tenders in a
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