Dave's Hot Chicken, the cult-favorite brand known for its hot chicken, has announced a limited-time collaboration with Marvel Animation's X-Men '97. Starting July 1, fans can purchase the Dave's Hot Chicken x X-Men '97 Meal for $13.99, which includes a Dave's #4 Meal (a Slider & Fries or Bites & Fries) and a blind-bag collectible figurine featuring one of four iconic X-Men characters: Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, or Jean Grey. The meal is available at participating locations while supplies last.
App-Exclusive Rewards and Collectibles
In addition to the meal, fans can unlock limited-edition enamel pins and exclusive comic content through the Dave's Hot Chicken app. These app-exclusive items are available while supplies last, encouraging fans to engage digitally. The collaboration coincides with the July 1 premiere of X-Men '97 Season 2 on Disney+, allowing fans to celebrate the show's return both on-screen and in restaurants.
Inspiration Behind the Collaboration
Dave's Hot Chicken co-founder Arman Oganesyan explained the partnership's roots in genuine passion. "Dave's has always been built by people who are genuinely passionate about the things they love, whether that's food, music, sports, or pop culture," Oganesyan said. "X-Men was a huge part of my childhood, especially Wolverine, and what makes X-Men '97 so special is that it stayed true to what fans loved about the original. That's something we relate to at Dave's; celebrating something our team genuinely loves and creating an experience fans will be excited to be part of."
CEO Jim Bitticks echoed this sentiment: "X-Men has always been about passionate fans, iconic characters, and bringing people together through great storytelling. This collaboration lets us celebrate the return of X-Men '97 in a way that's uniquely Dave's, through great food, collectibles, and an experience fans will want to share."
About the Brands
Dave's Hot Chicken was founded in 2017 by childhood friends Chef Dave Kopushyan, Arman Oganesyan, and Tommy Rubenyan, who started with $900 in a parking lot. The brand quickly expanded, and by 2019, it began franchising with support from Wetzel's Pretzels co-founder Bill Phelps and investor Drake. Today, Dave's has sold rights to over 1,500 franchise locations across the U.S., Middle East, Europe, and Canada, with plans to open more than 150 locations in 2026. X-Men '97 is a Marvel Animation series that continues the story of the original 1990s X-Men animated series, with Season 2 premiering on Disney+ on July 1.
Availability and Pricing
The Dave's Hot Chicken x X-Men '97 Meal is priced at $13.99 and will be available at participating locations starting July 1. The promotion runs while supplies last, and fans are encouraged to order early to secure the collectible figurines and app-exclusive items. For more information, visit Dave's Hot Chicken's website or download the app.
