Maricopa County gets a new hot spot for fans of bold flavors and wild spice levels
Phoenix, AZ (RestaurantNews.com) Southwest Arizona is about to break a sweat. Houston TX Hot Chicken (HHC) is bringing its signature heat, high-energy vibe and all-natural hot chicken to 1904 E. Camelback Road on April 11, marking its second restaurant in the area following a successful debut in Tempe.
Known for serving organic, halal, cage-free, antibiotic-free and hormone-free chicken that’s never frozen, HHC’s menu features fan favorites like hot chicken sandwiches, tenders and loaded sides – including standouts like the Cheesy Hot Chicken Sandwich, Fusion Fries, Texas Caesar Salad and Tenders with Slaw. Guests can choose their spice level, ranging from No Spice to the infamous “Houston, We Have a Problem” – which isn’t for the faint of heart, requiring a waiver and even bigger cups of ice water.
The brand will host a grand opening event from 12-3 p.m. featuring complimentary food and beverages for the first 250 guests, a $1,000 “Houston, We Have A Problem” spice challenge, an exotic car meet and a raffle for a four-hour Lamborghini rental through Supercar Experience in Scottsdale.
“Phoenix felt like the right next step for us,” said Brian Simowitz, president of Houston TX Hot Chicken. “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.”
The restaurant will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. With the new restaurant opening on Camelback Road, in the heart of one of Phoenix’s busiest corridors, locals will have a new go-to spot for craveable heat and an experience that goes beyond the plate.
About Houston TX Hot Chicken
Houston TX Hot Chicken (HHC) prides itself on serving all- natural and never-frozen chicken to its guests. With a menu that features hot chicken in the form of sandwiches, tenders and more, HHC offers high-quality food alongside an exciting and elevated service standard. In recent years, the restaurant group has experienced rapid growth with locations nationwide in Arizona, California, Nevada, Washington, Texas, Utah, Idaho, and has plans to continue opening new locations across the country in 2026 and beyond. Learn more at HHC.ooo.
About Savory Fund
Savory Fund is an innovative private equity firm that combines over $750 million in assets under management with a growth playbook and expertise that has been developed over 15 years of operating in the restaurant industry. Savory partners with high-potential, profitable, emerging restaurant brands, to deliver financial capital, industry expertise, growth and revenue opportunities, profitability enhancements and new location development. The Savory team contributes directly to all aspects of growth and replication by using a proven playbook and methodology. Founder involvement in the expansion of a brand is a central theme of the Savory approach as founders carry the tribal knowledge around the uniqueness that has energized early success and is essential to future growth. The Savory Fund is currently invested in 12 brands: Swig, R&R BBQ, PINCHO, Via 313 Pizzeria, Houston TX Hot Chicken, Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food, Saigon Hustle, Hash Kitchen, The Sicilian Butcher, South Block, Hawkers, and Bonrue Bakery. For more information, visit SavoryFund.com.
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