Our story
Built by operators, from the ground up.
- 2020
Vision Food Group is founded in metro Atlanta and opens its first Crumbl Cookies bakery in Marietta in August.
- 2021
Crumbl Kennesaw opens in April and Lawrenceville in November.
- 2022
Snellville opens in July and Buford in September — five bakeries across the north metro.
- 2023
Sandy Springs (February) and Flowery Branch (Cinco de Mayo, May 5) bring the count to seven Crumbl bakeries. In August, Dave's Hot Chicken signs an eight-unit development agreement with VFG — later expanded to 13 units.
- 2025
The first VFG Dave's Hot Chicken opens in Sandy Springs on May 30, followed by Kennesaw in August — the first in Cobb County — and Alpharetta on Halloween, October 31.
- Today
10 restaurants open, two more Dave's Hot Chicken under development — Cumming (opening January 2027) and Camp Creek (May 2027) — and a 13-unit Dave's territory spanning twelve counties from Atlanta north and west to Rome, Cartersville, Dalton, Dawsonville and Carrollton.
In the news
- Marietta Daily JournalDave's Hot Chicken lands in Kennesaw — and yes, the Reaper requires a waiver (opens in new tab)
- Tomorrow's News Today – AtlantaUsher-Backed Hot Chicken Joint Secures Former Burrito Spot in Sandy Springs (opens in new tab)
- What Now AtlantaDave's Hot Chicken Signs Eight-Unit Franchise Agreement in Georgia (opens in new tab)
- QSR MagazineDave's Hot Chicken Inks Deal to Open Eight Units in Georgia (opens in new tab)
- Gainesville TimesFlowery Branch's Crumbl Cookies set to open at last (opens in new tab)
- What Now AtlantaCrumbl Cookies to Sweeten the Atlanta Suburbs (opens in new tab)
Working with brands and landlords
We develop as well as operate — site selection, construction and opening teams are in-house. If you have a site or a brand conversation, start here.








