Private equity firm Roark Capital has purchased rising chicken restaurant chain, Dave’s Hot Chicken. The deal, worth an estimated $1 billion, was announced Monday, and brings Dave’s into Roark’s growing portfolio of brands that includes Subway, Dunkin’ and Buffalo Wild Wings.

The chain of nearly 400 restaurants immediately captured a young, spice-loving clientele for Nashville hot chicken in seven heat levels.

Dave's Hot Chicken said Monday it has been acquired by the private equity firm Roark Capital in a deal valued at $1 billion.Dave's Hot Chicken got its start in 2017 as a popup in a Los Angeles parking lot.