Columbus, OH— Hot Chicken Takeover, a community-minded social enterprise founded in 2014, is opening their fifth restaurant this summer in Westerville. Located off Polaris Parkway, their newest location will feature a convenient pick-up window for to-go orders and a patio.

“We have a lot of enthusiastic customers in Westerville and Lewis Center, we’re excited to better serve them with the opening of this new location,” shares Joe DeLoss, Hot Chicken Takeover’s Founder and CEO.

Known for its Nashville-style hot chicken, grandmother-approved sides, and free iced tea, HCT has built a loyal following in Columbus, recently expanding their brand into Northeast Ohio, celebrating their first out of market restaurant opening in October 2019. Their Westerville location will be restaurant number five for HCT, the fourth location to open in Columbus.

“Our Westerville location is well-served by COTA’s CMAX bus rapid transit line, making it particularly attractive as we believe reliable transportation is a critical part of being a great employer,” shares DeLoss. “This new restaurant opening contributes to our focus on job creation, opening up 40 additional employment opportunities on HCT’s team.”

Located at 435 Polaris Parkway, Hot Chicken Takeover will join a new development, just east of Polaris Fashion Place, between Cleveland Avenue and Africa Road. Their Westerville location will operate seven days a week, 11am – 9pm, serving the full HCT menu.

Alongside this exciting growth, the HCT team is actively hiring for restaurant leadership positions. If interested, please apply here. For general questions and real estate inquiries, visit hotchickentakeover.com.

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Hot Chicken Takeover (HCT) is a community-focused restaurant serving juicy, perfectly-fried Nashville Hot Chicken to Central + Northeast Ohio residents. Founded in 2014 in Columbus, Ohio, 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.