Double the Heat: Angry Chickz Is Coming to Santa Clarita and Riverside

Southern California, one new Angry Chickz location was not enough—so we are bringing you two.

Angry Chickz is making its debut in Santa Clarita on June 16, 2026, followed by its first Riverside restaurant on July 10, 2026. Together, the openings will bring us to 36 California locations and 41 restaurants nationwide. More locations mean more chicken, more spice and more opportunities to find out whether your heat tolerance is as impressive as you claim.

First Stop: Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita gets the first taste when Angry Chickz opens at:

19187 Golden Valley Rd.

Santa Clarita, California

Beginning June 16, guests can stop by for made-to-order Nashville hot chicken, crave-worthy sides and a high-energy experience built around bold flavor and real hospitality.

Whether you are grabbing lunch, feeding the family or convincing your friends that this is finally the day to turn up the heat, we will be ready.

Next Up: Riverside

The heat keeps moving when our Riverside restaurant opens July 10 at:

2712 Canyon Springs Parkway,

Suite 1

Riverside, California

Riverside is known for a growing local food scene, and we are excited to bring our own brand of crispy, spicy and seriously satisfying chicken to the neighborhood.

Consider your summer food plans officially handled.

From Country to Angry

Every spice journey starts somewhere.

Guests at both restaurants can choose from customizable heat levels ranging from Country, which delivers bold flavor without the burn, to our notoriously fiery Angry level.

Keeping it mild? We respect it.

Climbing the heat scale? Stay confident.

Going straight for Angry because your friends are watching? That is between you and your taste buds.

Meet the Lineup

Our menu is built around the kind of food that turns first visits into repeat cravings.

Dig into made-to-order chicken tenders, stacked sliders and satisfying bowls. Add seasoned fries, our signature Angry Chickz sauce or a side that helps bring the whole meal together.

Then there is the Angry Mac—crispy chicken served with fries and creamy mac and cheese. It is bold, loaded and very good at making you forget you ever planned to share.

Two New Restaurants, Two New Communities

These openings are about more than expanding our map. Both restaurants are expected to create local jobs while building connections through community engagement and local partnerships.

Founder and CEO David Mkhitaryan said Santa Clarita and Riverside stood out as strong, growing communities with exciting food scenes. As Angry Chickz continues expanding across California, the focus remains on delivering bold flavor, genuine hospitality and an experience that keeps guests coming back.

From East Hollywood to 41 Locations

Angry Chickz began in 2018 inside a 900-square-foot storefront in Los Angeles’ East Hollywood neighborhood. Since then, our hand-breaded chicken, customizable spice levels and guest-first approach have helped us grow into one of the fastest-rising names in Nashville hot chicken.

The brand has earned recognition from QSR, Fast Casual, Nation’s Restaurant News and Franchise Times—but our mission is still simple: serve crave-worthy food, bring the energy and take care of every guest who walks through the door.

Santa Clarita and Riverside, Are You Ready?

Save the dates:

Santa Clarita — June 16, 2026

19187 Golden Valley Rd.

Riverside — July 10, 2026

2712 Canyon Springs Parkway, Suite 1

Bring your crew, choose your heat and come hungry.

Southern California, you are getting twice the Angry.