Location
Most restaurants are franchised and set prices locally, so the same meal can cost different amounts in different cities and states.
Prices
Dave's Hot Chicken Prices Guide
There is no single national price list — the exact price of your meal depends on the restaurant you order from. This guide shows example prices and how to check yours.
Quick answer: Dave's Hot Chicken prices vary by location. The examples below are the estimated prices published on this guide's homepage price table — use them for budgeting, then confirm the exact total for your restaurant in the official ordering flow before paying.
Example prices (estimates)
These figures come from this guide's homepage and are labelled estimates, not official quotes. Your restaurant's prices may be higher or lower.
| Menu item | Estimated price |
|---|---|
| Dave's #1 | $14.99 |
| Dave's #2 | $16.49 |
| Single Slider | $8.99 |
| Single Tender | $7.99 |
| Dave's Bites | $9.99 |
| Mac & Cheese | $4.99 |
Why prices vary
Ordering channel
Ordering in store, through the official website or app, or through a third-party delivery service can produce different totals once fees and channel pricing are included.
Customisation
Extra sauce, cheese fries instead of regular fries, larger drinks and add-ons change the total. The menu guide explains the main formats and add-on styles.
Taxes
Sales tax is set locally and is added at checkout, so the final amount depends on where you order.
How to check your exact price
1. Find your restaurant on the locations page. 2. Open the official ordering flow and select that restaurant. 3. Build your order — the itemised total shown before payment is the price that applies to you. Calorie information for planning is in the calories guide.
Budgeting tip: if you are comparing meals, compare like-for-like — a meal with fries and a drink is not directly comparable with a single item on its own.
Pickup vs delivery: why the same meal costs more on an app
Third-party delivery platforms add their own service and delivery fees, and the item prices on those platforms are set store by store — so the same item can cost a different amount in an app than it does at another location, or when you order direct for pickup. These are real delivery-app prices checked on 23 October 2026 for three Dave's stores on the same platform:
| Item (delivery listing) | Seattle, WA | Rochester, NY | Salem, OR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mac & Cheese | $5.99 | $4.79 | $5.39 |
| French Fries | $5.99 | $4.59 | $4.79 |
| Dave's Bites (10 pc) with Fries | $11.89 | $11.89 | $11.99 |
Examples only — delivery listings change, and your store will differ. The point is the pattern: there is no single Dave's price for an item, even inside one app on one day. Ordering direct for pickup avoids platform fees; the ordering guide walks through both routes.
Prices FAQ
Are the prices on this guide official?
No. They are labelled estimates published for budgeting, based on the examples in this guide. The only price that counts is the itemised total your chosen restaurant shows in the official ordering flow before you pay.
Why did my total change at checkout?
Local sales tax is added at checkout, and customisations — extra sauce, cheese fries, larger drinks — change the item prices themselves. On third-party delivery platforms, service and delivery fees are added on top.
What is the cheapest way to order Dave's Hot Chicken?
Ordering for pickup through the official ordering flow avoids third-party delivery fees and platform price differences. Within the menu, single items cost less than full meals with fries — the ordering guide compares the main formats.
Why is the same item a different price on a delivery app?
Each store sets its own prices on delivery platforms, and the platforms add service and delivery fees on top. On 23 October 2026, the same Mac & Cheese was $5.99 at a Seattle store, $4.79 at a Rochester store and $5.39 at a Salem store on the same platform. Ordering direct for pickup avoids the platform fees.