Columbus, OH – Hot Chicken Takeover cut the ribbon this morning to open their third location. The newest restaurant is at 4198 Worth Ave. in the Easton Gateway. The first customers claimed a spot in the line at 6am this morning. Owner Joe DeLoss invited them to yield the scissors for the ribbon cutting.
“Our team has been working hard to get ready for this restaurant opening,” comments Hot Chicken Takeover Founder, Joe DeLoss, “and we’re excited to celebrate with our customers—it just felt right to let them join in cutting the ribbon.”
The first 25 people in line received a free meal, the next 25 people in line received a free Miss B’s Banana Pudding. The location will open with their standard menu, but hopes to add beer to their offerings soon.
Hot Chicken Takeover at Easton will be open 7 days a week from 11am-9pm and is already accepting call-ahead orders.
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Hot Chicken Takeover (HCT) is a community-focused restaurant serving juicy, perfectly-fried Nashville Hot Chicken to Central Ohio residents. Founded in 2014, HCT attracts an eclectic mix of customers eager to gather around long communal tables and sip free iced tea, making the Hot Chicken Takeover experience feel more like a backyard block party than a restaurant. HCT is focused on creating impact in the communities it serves through its approach as a Fair Chance Employer. By infusing the company culture with ownership and pride, HCT team members feed a lively customer experience. As a result, Hot Chicken Takeover has grown to become a beloved Columbus brand in Central Ohio and beyond