Fans of Nashville-style hot chicken will have to drive a little farther to get their fix.

Hot Chicken Kitchen Nashville Style, open on 1591 Hughes Road in Madison since 2016, is closed to the public. The eatery's lights were out Friday when guests arrived and the company's Facebook page is down.

Attempts to reach Hot Chicken Kitchen were unsuccessful Saturday morning. It's unclear exactly when the restaurant shut down or if there are plans to reopen.

The fast-casual concept specialized in Nashville-style hot chicken tenders and sandwiches. The spicy southern fried chicken was prepared with a signature sauce made with various levels of heat, served on top of Tennessee Toast, and topped with dill pickles.

Hot Chicken Kitchen in Madison was founded by Huntsville native and restaurateur Alan Thompson, who helped grow Gigi's Cupcakes to more than 100 units. A news release from December said he recently sold to a private equity firm from Texas.

This story will be updated as more information is available.