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ATLANTA - Big Dave’s was founded by entrepreneur Derrick Hayes (fun fact: he is engaged to fellow restauranter & Slutty Vegan visionary Pinky Cole) & is an award-winning concept offering unique, mouth-watering takes on the classics from his hometown of Philadelphia. The brand is rooted with humble beginnings (it first started as a small venture in a Dunwoody, Ga gas station!) and has since expanded into a multi-million dollar empire with 3 Georgia locations, a food truck and multiple units in Atlanta’s famed Mercedes-Benz stadium. The counter-service menu drives lines around the block -20- | ExtendedWeekendGetaways ~ January 2024
for its iconically known items like West Philly-style cheesesteaks served on traditional amoroso rolls, Philly fries smothered with your favorite cheesesteak toppings and the more uniquely popular handrolled cheesesteak egg rolls loaded with onions, three cheeses and a choice of beef, chicken or salmon.
um, Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks serves mouth-watering flavors straight from founder Derrick Hayes’ hometown of Philly in the form of beef, chicken and salmon cheesesteaks for all to enjoy. Regularly generating lines around the block, the brand is one of the fastest-growing businesses in the Southeast.
Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks in Atlanta offers a unique take on Philadelphia classics from cheesesteaks to cheesesteak egg rolls. With locations in Atlanta and neighboring Doraville, GA, a food truck and multiple units in the city’s famed Mercedes-Benz stadi-
Founded by West Philadelphia native Derrick “D” Hayes, who is the brand’s CEO, the now multi-million dollar empire was born from humble beginnings. After falling into trouble with the law, Derrick found himself granted with an unexpected second chance and
