Dave's Hot Chicken will open in Minneapolis' North Loop neighborhood Friday.

The fried chicken chain's newest location will blend historic preservation with modern design, occupying a roughly 4,000-square-foot space in the Duffey Lofts building along Washington Avenue.

A franchisee operation from former NBA star Kris Humphries, his parents William and Debra Humphries, and cousin Alex Humphries brought the California-born fried chicken chain to Minnesota in 2023.

Now, Dave's Hot Chicken has given the family-run operation the entire state of Minnesota as exclusive territory.

In an email to Bring Me The News, Alex Humphries said they've expanded their commitment from 18 total locations to 30.

Greater Minnesota's first Dave's Hot Chicken opened in June in Rochester and upcoming locations

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