Sunny Hatch, the owner of Frybaby, discusses his journey from bartender to restaurateur, revealing how quarantine sparked his idea to add another Korean food option to Portland. After receiving guidance from fellow chefs, he successfully launched Frybaby, which has now won awards like Eater Portland's Best New Food Cart. Celebrating its two-year anniversary, Hatch expresses gratitude for Frybaby's growth and dreams of expanding into a fast-food chain model akin to popular franchises, emphasizing a unique niche in the market.
"I've just been so grateful for all the accolades," says Hatch. "We're maxing out the cart, which is awesome. Hopefully looking to expand more in the future."
Hatch references reaching out to Han Ly Hwang of Kim Jong Grillin for advice, calling it "the reason Frybaby exists," which highlights the importance of community in the culinary world.
Hatch's ambition for Frybaby is to establish a fast-food chain model like Jollibee, stating, "There’s no Korean Popeyes; that would be the dream: a drive-thru."
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