The inspiration for Fry the Coop crosses into a few states. While living in California in 2016, Fontana ate at Crack Shack, a San Diego-based chain from Top Chef alum Richard Blais. Fontana became obsessed with the chicken sandwich which wasn't labeled as Nashville hot.Feb 6, 2019
Who owns Fry the Coop?
Joe Fontana
How many fry the coops are there?
five locations
How hot is Fry the Coop insanity?
HOW HOT IS HOT? - Our Hot is ridiculously spicy! It is no joke! Ghost pepper is the main spice in our “Hot” heat level and we estimate it is 1,000,000 on the scoville scale.
Where did Fry the Coop start?
Oak Lawn
When did Fry the Coop open?
November 2017
Where is Fry the Coop from?
Joe Fontana opened Fry the Coop in November 2017 in Oak Lawn with a vision of opening 15 restaurants serving Nashville hot chicken in the next 10 years.