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From $900 Stand to Billion-Dollar Chicken Empire

6/8/2025

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Story summary

Arman Oganesyan, Tommy Rubenyan, and Dave Kopushyan launched Dave’s Hot Chicken in Hollywood, inspired by a rubber chicken logo.
They invested $900 to start a food stand in 2017, eventually securing a billion-dollar deal with Roark Capital.
Their culturally diverse chicken batter gained rapid popularity following a positive review from Eater LA.
Oganesyan attributes the brand's success to Los Angeles' influential food culture and trends.

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Story summary

Arman Oganesyan, Tommy Rubenyan, and Dave Kopushyan launched Dave’s Hot Chicken in Hollywood, inspired by a rubber chicken logo.
They invested $900 to start a food stand in 2017, eventually securing a billion-dollar deal with Roark Capital.
Their culturally diverse chicken batter gained rapid popularity following a positive review from Eater LA.
Oganesyan attributes the brand's success to Los Angeles' influential food culture and trends.