In this episode of the QSR Experience podcast, Bobby Marhamat interviews Joe Fontana, owner of Fry the Coop, a successful Nashville hot chicken joint in Chicago. Joe shares his journey from valet to restaurateur, how he transitioned back to hospitality, and his ambitious goals for Fry the Coop’s future.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Joe’s background and start in the hospitality industry.
• The decision to leave corporate life and return to the world of food.
• The inception of Fry the Coop and its rapid growth to seven locations.
• Inspiration behind Fry the Coop’s focus on chicken sandwiches and a simple menu.
• Building a company culture that values people over numbers.
• Joe’s goal to open 75 stores in the Midwest over the next ten years.
• The challenges and rewards of expanding the Fry the Coop brand.

Join Bobby Marhamat and Joe Fontana as they discuss the inspiring story behind Fry the Coop, and explore the passion and drive needed to succeed in the competitive restaurant industry on the QSR Experience podcast brought to you by Raydiant.

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