As Raising Cane’s Treads on His Tender Turf, a Chicago Restaurant Owner Clucks Back | Eater Chicago

"Located at 2404 N. Lincoln Avenue, I found Fry the Coop to be a local Nashville hot chicken spot founded by Joe Fontana in 2017 (he opened the Lincoln Park location in October 2023 after starting in Oak Lawn). The chain specializes in Nashville hot chicken fried in beef tallow and its heat levels draw praise from fans; the Lincoln Park outpost has become popular with DePaul and Lincoln Park High School students who sprint in between classes to grab lunch. Pricing is steeper than some competitors—a comparable three-piece tender with fries runs about $15—and Fontana worries a new national competitor could undercut that business. There are eight Fry the Coop locations around Chicago, with a ninth set to open on October 29 at 274 S. Weber Road in Bolingbrook." - Ashok Selvam