Dave’s Hot Chicken fuels footfall surge at Manchester’s Printworks
Dave’s Hot Chicken has opened at Manchester’s Printworks, helping fuel one of the leisure destination’s busiest weeks since its 2024 transformation.
The newly-refurbished 8,248 sq ft restaurant is the LA-born brand’s first North West location and only its second outside of London.
Dave’s Hot Chicken’s Printworks location, which offers seating for over 90 guests, joins other food and beverage operators at the destination including Hard Rock Café, Nando’s, and Wagamama.
Following the brand’s arrival, visitor numbers at Printworks increased by 37.2% compared to the same week in 2024, marking one of the busiest weeks at the destination since its £27m transformation last year.
Dan Davis, centre manager at Printworks, said: “Dave’s Hot Chicken’s arrival marks another exciting milestone for Printworks as we continue to strengthen our reputation as one of Manchester’s leading leisure destinations.
“It’s bold, experiential launch has clearly captured the attention of our visitors, delivering one of the biggest single-week uplifts we’ve seen since our £27m refurbishment. Following this success, we’re looking forward to welcoming more high-profile names to the venue.”
Metis Real Estate Advisors and Stärka acted for Printworks, while Barker Proudlove acted for Dave’s Hot Chicken.