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California's Sizzling Hot Chicken Franchise Continues East Coast Momentum with New Leases in Marlton and Ewing, and Multi-Unit Deal in Central Jersey

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Red Chickz, the fast-casual sensation putting a bold West Coast twist on Nashville Hot Chicken, serving up its signature crunch and crave-worthy flavor to the Garden State with three exciting developments that emphasize the brand's explosive growth across the East Coast.

Two new leases have been signed in Marlton and Ewing, NJ, each led by new franchisees eager to introduce The Red Chickz's signature crunch and flavor to their communities. Walter Johnson will bring the fire to Marlton, NJ, while dynamic duo Kevin Patel and Arpan Patel are taking on Ewing, NJ.

In addition to these upcoming locations, The Red Chickz has also secured a new multi-unit development deal in New Brunswick, East Brunswick, Edison, and Metuchen, led by franchise partner Jordan Modi. This territory agreement cements the brand's commitment to bringing its crave-worthy chicken to central New Jersey's most vibrant neighborhoods.

"This wave of expansion in New Jersey is a massive moment for our brand," said Shawn Lalehzarian, Co-Founder and CEO of The Red Chickz. "From the diversity of the communities to the hunger for bold, quality food, New Jersey has all the perfect ingredients for our next chapter of growth. We're thrilled to welcome Walter, Kevin, Arpan, and Jordan into our growing franchise family."

Born in Los Angeles and famous for its viral social media presence and electric food experience, The Red Chickz continues to redefine the fast-casual dining category with items like its Honey Butter Sandwich, French Toast Chicken Sandwich, and seven different spice levels of Nashville Hot Chicken.

These latest agreements build upon the brand's already-strong East Coast push, which has also included franchise commitments across North Carolina, Texas, California, Connecticut, Alabama, Oklahoma, and now an expanded footprint in New Jersey.

"We're seeing incredible demand for The Red Chickz in key markets across the country," said Spencer Sabatasso, VP of Franchise Development. "What excites me the most is the quality of franchisees stepping forward, passionate entrepreneurs like Walter, Kevin, Arpan, and Jordan who believe in our product, our brand, and our potential."

With six locations now open and over 45 locations in development, The Red Chickz is offering franchise opportunities for both new and experienced operators who want to build generational businesses with strong support, smart systems, and viral brand power.

For more information about The Red Chickz or to learn more about franchise opportunities, visit https://theredchickzfranchise.com or email [email protected].

About The Red Chickz

Since 2018, Shawn Lalehzarian's dream of opening a concept restaurant based on his trip to discover the secret to making the perfect Nashville Hot Chicken has become a reality. The Red Chickz puts its West Coast spin on the Southern favorite, offering the most innovative menu within the hot chicken segment. The menu features items like Nashville Hot Chicken sandwiches available in six different spice levels, and more unconventional items like their Honey Butter Sandwich, French Toast Sandwich, Tacos, and Cauliflower options, and sides like cheese curds and corn ribs in addition to classic options. The brand has made its tagline, "The Crunchiest Hot Chicken" come to life with acknowledgments from national food publications such as Nation's Restaurant News' The Power List and QSR's  40/40 list, praising Lalehzarian's strong leadership and The Red Chickz continued innovation in food and technology within the fast-casual dining space.

Today, The Red Chickz has six locations open in Los Angeles, CA, Culver City, CA, Carlsbad, CA, Fresno, CA, Woodland, CA, and Cypress, TX, with an additional 45 locations in development and more on the way with franchising opportunities to bring the crunchiest, most flavorful chicken to communities across the nation. Please visit https://www.theredchickz.com/ for more information. Check out pictures and videos of their delicious food on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

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