Overview
- Dave’s Hot Chicken announced in April 2022 that William, Debra, Kris and Alex Humphries had a franchise agreement to open 10 locations in Minnesota, a deal that established the family as the brand’s regional partner.
- The Humphries family opened their first Minnesota restaurant near Ridgedale Center in Minnetonka in June 2023 and then began a phased roll-out of additional sites across the Twin Cities.
- Local reporting and social posts document more openings after Minnetonka, including a Rochester location in June 2025 and an Oak Park Heights site listed in recent coverage, marking a steady build beyond the initial store.
- The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal reported in September 2025 that the Humphries’ rights package had expanded to allow for up to 30 Dave’s Hot Chicken locations across the state, a figure other local outlets have corroborated while coverage remains developing.
- Humphries has shifted from his NBA career into franchising after earlier investments in Five Guys and Crisp & Green, and his public appearances and influencer-driven promotion could accelerate local hiring, retail activity and further site announcements to watch for.