The Los Angeles-born hot chicken brand is opening its 41st California restaurant in San Dimas with customizable spice levels, opening-day giveaways and a rewards program.
- Angry Chickz opens in San Dimas on Oct. 16.
- Guests choose from six heat levels at Angry Chickz.
- Angry Chickz's 41st location in California.
Angry Chickz is bringing its Nashville hot chicken to San Dimas on October 16, opening a new restaurant at 1042 W. Gladstone St. The Los Angeles-born brand says the location will become its 41st restaurant in California and 49th nationwide, extending a growth story that began with a 900-square-foot East Hollywood storefront in 2018.
The new restaurant will offer made-to-order tenders, sliders and bowls with six customizable heat levels, ranging from Country to Angry. The format gives customers control over the intensity of their meal while preserving the bold flavor profile that has become central to the brand.
Opening day will also feature several customer incentives. The first 100 guests will receive a limited-edition Angry Chickz jersey, while the first 500 can register on-site for a chance to win Angry Chickz for a Year along with additional food prizes. The company also plans to use the launch to begin building relationships within the San Dimas community.
The opening reflects Angry Chickz’s continued expansion through both corporate and franchise growth. For brands using grand-opening promotions to generate customer engagement, Gorilla Dash offers a Competitions and Promotions feature that can help organize campaigns, contests and promotional initiatives across a growing franchise network.
The brand is also encouraging guests to join its App + Rewards program, extending engagement beyond the opening event. For Angry Chickz, the San Dimas launch represents a return to its Southern California roots while adding another location to a growing network that is approaching 50 restaurants nationwide.
Key Facts:
| Opening Date | Angry Chickz opens its first San Dimas location on October 16, 2026. |
|---|---|
| Location | The new restaurant is located at 1042 W. Gladstone St., San Dimas. |
| Heat Levels | Menu offers six customizable heat levels, ranging from 'Country' to 'Angry'. |
| Promotions | First 100 guests receive a special jersey; first 500 can win Angry Chickz for a year. |
| Growth | San Dimas location marks the 41st in California, 49th nationwide. |
| Founder | David Mkhitaryan, CEO, is the driving force behind Angry Chickz's success. |
| Community Engagement | Emphasis on local engagement and grand-opening activities. |
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