Federal Donuts & Chicken may have perfected the combo of sweet and savory when it comes to local treats, but now the brand has announced plans to franchise nationally—and you could be part of it.
The Philadelphia-founded donut, fried chicken, and coffee company unveiled ideas to grow after first opening its doors in 2011.
“We are grateful that Federal Donuts & Chicken has resonated with Philadelphians for over a decade. It’s their support that has allowed us to continue to grow within the region and beyond,” says Michael Solomonov & Steve Cook, FD&C founders in a statement. “We are excited to move into the next chapter partnering with some of the industry’s most successful restaurateurs.”
Locals and tourists who have come to know the brand and all its treats (like the classic spiced cake donuts tossed hot in either strawberry lavender, cinnamon brown sugar, or cookies & cream house blended sugars) has seen the company evolve before. On top of the sweet eats, Federal Donuts morphed into adding chicken not only to its title, but also to its menu.
The brand always offered hand-battered fried chicken, but in recent years, the kitchen has added the LTO fried chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders with house-made dipping sauces like its signature Rooster Sauce, and breakfast items like The Early Bird (an egg sandwich with a hand-battered chicken tender on a potato roll). The 3-piece chicken dinner is also on the docket to roll out soon.
Federal Donuts & Chicken CEO, Jeff Benjamin, partnered with FD&C founders, Chef Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook, and NewSpring Franchise in 2022,a release notes. Jeff has also partnered with Marc Vetri for over two decades, opening critically acclaimed Italian restaurants around the city.
“I have admired and respected Michael and Steve’s culinary vision for excellence and seen first-hand how they have created an elevated menu of fan favorites available for all to enjoy,” adds Benjamin, in a statement. “I am thrilled to now lead the expansion as CEO and allow FD&C to reach its full potential.”
Chris Magarity, Mike Sloane and Michael Heller will be among the first to hop on the franchise train when it comes to Federal Donuts & Fried Chicken. The trio will help develop and execute the FD&C’s Philadelphia suburban expansion plans. On the heels of last month’s first launch in Las Vegas at Red Rock Casino by Stations Casino, the Federal Donuts & Chicken is poised for both regional and national expansion, the release also notes
“As born and raised Philadelphians, we saw the opportunity to expand the beloved Federal Donuts & Chicken brand across our state,” says Chris Magarity of FD&C. “Our dedication to exceptional hospitality is at the core of our mission, and we are excited to contribute to this ongoing franchise initiative.”
Potential franchisees, multi-unit and single location entrepreneurs who are interested in owning and operating FD&C locations can go to federaldonutsandchicken.com to learn more.
