Owner announces new Dave’s Hot Chicken location to open in Mankato in November

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The owner of Dave’s Hot Chicken announced on Tuesday that a new location is set to open in Mankato on Friday, Nov. 20.

The owner, Alex Humphries, first announced in March that a Dave’s Hot Chicken location was planned for the old Hardee’s location on Madison Avenue. Now, the 12th Dave’s Hot Chicken in the state is set to open in the coming weeks in the Key City.

The chicken restaurant specifically specializes in Nashville-style hot chicken, with customizable heat levels.

Humphries stated ahead of the grand opening, the restaurant will be hosting a “sneak peek” event on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and from 5 to 8 p.m.

Free slider cards will also reportedly be offered to the first 100 guests, along with commemorative aluminum cups

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