OLATHE, Kan. — Angry Chickz is preparing for a big grand opening Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, and the Nashville hot chicken restaurant is giving customers plenty of reasons to show up early. The first 100 guests will receive an exclusive Olathe jersey, five people will win free Angry Chickz for a year, and marching bands and cheerleaders are planned to help celebrate.
The restaurant opens at 11 a.m. at 14995 W. 119th St., near Black Bob Road in Olathe Pointe. It will be the California-based chain’s first Kansas restaurant, its first in the Kansas City metropolitan area and its 50th location nationwide.
Olathe Today toured the restaurant Thursday, Nov. 12, getting a look inside the renovated space, its Kansas City football-inspired decorations, the special Olathe jerseys and a menu that includes chicken so spicy customers must sign a liability waiver before ordering it.
Big Crowds Expected for Friday’s Opening
Angry Chickz is no stranger to grand-opening crowds. A restaurant representative told Olathe Today that some locations have attracted customers who began lining up the night before opening day. At other openings, hundreds of people have gathered well before the doors opened.
The company is preparing for a busy Friday in Olathe, although the actual turnout remains to be seen.
The first 100 guests will receive an exclusive black-and-red Angry Chickz basketball-style jersey. The front features the company’s chicken mascot, while the back displays “OLATHE, KS” and the number 26. The jerseys were made specifically for the opening and are not available for purchase.
There’s also a chance to win free Angry Chickz for a year.
Anyone in line by 10:30 a.m. will be eligible to enter a drawing, with five winners selected. A restaurant representative explained that the prizes will be provided through gift cards that customers can use on future visits. The exact dollar value of those cards was not confirmed.
Additional gift cards and food giveaways are planned throughout the celebration, and customers who download the Angry Chickz app can take advantage of an advertised free side of macaroni and cheese.
The Olathe Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a ribbon-cutting celebration from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Inside Olathe’s Newest Chicken Restaurant
The former Orangetheory Fitness location has been transformed into a restaurant with a decidedly Kansas City feel.
One wall features a football stadium filled with fans, complete with a chicken mascot wearing a red No. 46 jersey and holding a football. Another display resembles an Olathe welcome sign, while bright yellow chairs, red accents and black tile give the restaurant its distinctive appearance.
There’s even a seating area called “The Hot Seat,” complete with an illuminated sign above the booth.
Olathe Today’s accompanying video takes viewers inside the new restaurant, including a look at the football-themed interior, the Hot Seat and the special jerseys being given away Friday.
Six Heat Levels, but the Hottest Requires a Waiver
Angry Chickz specializes in Nashville-style hot chicken served as tenders, sliders and bowls. Customers can choose from six heat levels, beginning with Country, which has no heat, followed by Mild, Medium, Hot, X-Hot and Angry.
The final level is where things get serious.
The Angry seasoning contains Carolina Reaper pepper, one of the world’s hottest peppers. Customers must be at least 18 years old and sign a liability waiver before ordering chicken at that level.
The company’s waiver warns customers about the potential effects of extremely spicy food, including burning lips, heavy sweating and even increased use of profanity.
For customers who would rather enjoy their lunch without testing their tolerance for extreme heat, the restaurant offers several milder options.
The menu includes chicken tenders, sliders, fries, rice and macaroni and cheese. Among the specialty bowls are Angry Mac, which combines chicken tenders, fries and macaroni and cheese, and Hangry Fix, which includes tenders, rice, macaroni and cheese, and coleslaw.
Prices displayed during Thursday’s visit included $12.49 for two tenders with fries, $14.49 for two sliders with fries and $9.50 for a single slider with fries.
New Kids’ Meal and Prizes for Olathe Schools
Angry Chickz is also introducing a Kids Classic meal featuring chicken tender bites, fries and sauce. The meal was listed at $7.50 on the Olathe restaurant’s menu Thursday.
The company is inviting families to nominate a school and classroom for a separate promotion designed to support local education.
Under the program, a selected classroom will receive a Kids Classic party valued at $220, while a selected school will receive a $500 Angry Chickz sponsorship.
Promotional materials available at the restaurant include a QR code for submitting nominations and learning more about the contest.
From a Small Hollywood Restaurant to Olathe
Angry Chickz began in 2018 when founder and CEO David Mkhitaryan opened a 900-square-foot restaurant in East Hollywood, California. The company has since expanded into several states, with the Olathe restaurant representing its 50th location.
The chain initially planned to open in Olathe in October before moving the opening to Nov. 13.
The restaurant occupies approximately 2,905 square feet in Olathe Pointe, near Mr. Gyros and Tiki Taco.
For customers hoping to take home one of the exclusive jerseys or enter the food-for-a-year drawing, arriving early will be important. The drawing eligibility cutoff is 10:30 a.m., a half-hour before the restaurant officially opens.
And for those determined to try the hottest chicken on the menu, there’s one more thing to remember: Be prepared to sign that waiver.
Angry Chickz Grand Opening Information
- Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
- Location: 14995 W. 119th St., Olathe, Kansas
- Opening time: 11 a.m.
- Food-for-a-year drawing: Be in line by 10:30 a.m.
- Free jerseys: First 100 guests
- Drawing winners: Five
- Ribbon cutting: 11–11:30 a.m.
- Entertainment: Marching bands and cheerleaders planned
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