Fry The Coop Is Flocking To Tinley Park

TINLEY PARK, IL — Fry The Coop, the popular Nashville hot chicken in Chicago, is opening what will be its fifth location here in Tinley Park.

The location is planned to open winter 2020, but no specific date has been announced. Fry The Coop Tinley Park will be located at 16703 S. Harlem Ave. The restaurant will take over the space Fajitas Mexican Restaurant previously called home. The 2,800-square-foot space will have 62 seats with a full drive-thru window on the corner of a strip center.

“We’re incredibly thankful that we’re able to continue expanding,” owner Joe Fontana said. “We’re excited to bring our chicken to new corners of the Chicago area, including the north side in Prospect Heights. We already have loyal customers from the south suburbs at our Oak Lawn location and now we’re bringing the chicken to them in Tinley Park!”

The fast-casual eatery will continue to bring the heat with its simple menu. According to Fontana, each piece of made-to-order chicken is juicy, flavorful and spiced to perfection.

"Whether you want it 'crazy' hot —call 911— or 'country' —no heat— Fry the Coop satisfies your hot chicken fix and transports guests to the south with every crunchy bite," Fontana said.

Often compared to the famous Hattie B’s in Nashville, Fry the Coop has mastered the flavors, heat and texture of the southern favorite. Fontana is true to the southern original, featuring fried chicken sandwiches, tenders and chicken and waffles.

Fry the Coop has five locations throughout Chicago and the suburbs. The chicken hot spot opened in November 2017 in Oak Lawn, expanding to other locations such as Elmhurst, Chicago-West Town, Prospect Heights.

The Prospect Heights location officially opens in Dec. 1, but the business is giving away free chicken to celebrate on Monday, Nov. 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The limit is one meal per person, and is drive-thru only. The Prospect Heights location is the first to have a drive-up service, while Tinley Park is expected to be the second.

For more information check out Fry The Coop's website or call your preferred location.