Houston TX Hot Chicken Expands to Phoenix with New Camelback Road Location

The popular hot chicken brand brings its signature spice and high-energy vibe to the heart of the city.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:19pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a single, iconic hot chicken sandwich repeated in a tight grid pattern, conceptually representing the bold flavors and vibrant energy of the Houston TX Hot Chicken brand.Houston TX Hot Chicken's bold, spice-fueled expansion brings its signature heat and high-energy vibe to a new location in the heart of Phoenix.Phoenix Today

Houston TX Hot Chicken (HHC), known for its all-natural, never-frozen chicken and bold flavors, is opening a new restaurant on Camelback Road in Phoenix on April 11. The brand, which is backed by private equity firm Savory Fund, is hosting a grand opening event with free food, an exotic car meet, and a $1,000 spice challenge for the first 250 guests.

Why it matters

The expansion of Houston TX Hot Chicken to Phoenix's bustling Camelback corridor signals the brand's growing popularity in the Southwest and its ability to bring a unique dining experience to high-traffic areas. As the city's food scene continues to evolve, this new location will give locals a new go-to spot for craveable heat and an elevated service standard.

The details

The new Houston TX Hot Chicken restaurant will feature the brand's signature menu items, including hot chicken sandwiches, tenders, and loaded sides like Cheesy Hot Chicken Sandwiches, Fusion Fries, and Texas Caesar Salad. Guests can choose from a range of spice levels, with the 'Houston, We Have a Problem' option requiring a waiver. The grand opening event will offer free food and beverages for the first 250 guests, a $1,000 spice challenge, an exotic car meet, and a raffle for a Lamborghini rental.

  • The new Houston TX Hot Chicken restaurant will open on April 11, 2026.
  • The grand opening event will take place from 12-3 p.m. on April 11, 2026.

The players

Houston TX Hot Chicken

A restaurant brand known for serving all-natural, halal, cage-free, antibiotic-free, and hormone-free chicken that's never frozen. The brand is currently expanding with the support of private equity firm Savory Fund.

Brian Simowitz

The president of Houston TX Hot Chicken, who stated that Phoenix felt like the right next step for the brand's expansion.

Savory Fund

A private equity firm that has partnered with Houston TX Hot Chicken and several other emerging restaurant brands, providing financial capital, industry expertise, and growth opportunities.

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What they’re saying

“Phoenix felt like the right next step for us. We've already seen how well the brand resonates in Arizona, and this location lets us bring that same energy into a high-traffic part of the city while continuing to build on what's working.”

— Brian Simowitz, President of Houston TX Hot Chicken

What’s next

The new Houston TX Hot Chicken restaurant on Camelback Road in Phoenix will open to the public on April 11, 2026, with a grand opening celebration featuring free food, an exotic car meet, and a $1,000 spice challenge.

The takeaway

The expansion of Houston TX Hot Chicken to Phoenix's Camelback corridor demonstrates the brand's growing popularity in the Southwest and its ability to bring a unique, high-energy dining experience to high-traffic urban areas. As the city's food scene continues to evolve, this new location will give locals a new go-to spot for craveable heat and an elevated service standard.