Joe Fontana
Founder & Owner, Fry the Coop · 1 appearance on the record.
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Joe Fontana is the founder and owner of Fry the Coop, a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in Nashville hot chicken sandwiches across the Chicago metropolitan area. Launched in 2017, the brand fries exclusively in beef tallow and has grown to 10 locations without outside equity funding or traditional third-party franchising.
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Appearances (1)
| Episode | Date | Speaking time |
|---|---|---|
| Advice Line with Perry Chen of Kickstarter | Jun 12, 2025 | 6m |