Chefs+Tech: Roy Choi Works to Build a Humane Business
Photo Credit: Chef and entrepreneur Roy Choi wants to open Locol restaurants in underprivileged communities across the country. Courtesy of Locol
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Locol is more than just a fast food restaurant. It's a way to build community, look to the future, and support underprivileged neighborhoods. Its intentions are laudable, but it also needs to be a sustainable business.
Roy Choi Talks Building a Humane Business
Roy Choi, along with business partner chef Daniel Patterson, wants to change the perception of fast food in the country while serving an underserved population. He spoke at Recode’s Code Conference with Eater editor-at-large Helen Rosner about the future of Locol, the fast food restaurant with locations currently in Watts, Los Angeles, and West Oakland. Although his motivations are altruistic, he doesn’t sugarcoat what it takes to build a sustainable restaurant brand that actually makes money — and Locol isn’t there yet. More thoughts and commentary, plus the full video of his chat, here.
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