Fast casual restaurant brand HCK Hot Chicken, known for offering Nashville-style food, is set to further expand its footprint in the US by opening a new restaurant in Tampa, Florida.

Opening on 9 December 2023, the new 950ft² HCK Hot Chicken venue is located at 3343 S Westshore Boulevard.

The new restaurant will be owned and operated by franchisee brothers Hunter and Ross Boon and will be the second HCK Hot Chicken location in Florida.

HCK Hot Chicken menu includes a Nashville-style chicken sandwich, country chicken salad, chicken and waffles, fries and desserts.

The new location will offer dine-in, pick-up and delivery options via third-party delivery platforms such as Grubhub, UberEats and DoorDash.

The new restaurant will also have shaded outdoor seating and parking.

HCK Hot Chicken Tampa co-owner Hunter Boon stated: “After experiencing the great flavours of HCK Hot Chicken at the Sarasota location and learning how simple the process is to be involved with the franchise, I called my brother and mother to tell them we should get into the chicken business.

“We truly care about customers and are focused on offering them fabulous food and fabulous hospitality. Our team is excited to celebrate our restaurant’s grand opening and share this very special moment with our Tampa community.”

Hunter Boon has more than four decades of experience in the food and beverage industry.

As part of the opening celebration, the restaurant will also offer guests a chance to win free sandwiches for a year.

HCK Hot Chicken Tampa co-owner Ross Boon said: “Hunter and I are thrilled to team up for this endeavour and to share bold and amazing food with the greater Tampa area residents and visitors.

“My brother brings extensive industry experience and an immense passion for the HCK Hot Chicken concept that will be a major driver in our success.”

In August 2023, HCK Hot Chicken announced that it would open a new restaurant venue in Upstate New York.

The restaurant brand will be operated by franchisee Naiem Rizek.