Bangladesh Meets Brooklyn: The Fry Factory Story
Abubakor Siddik, the owner of Fry Factory, stands in front of the shop located in Brooklyn. A "Fry Factory" sign is above his head in bright capital letters. Photo by Anim Sams.
“The food quality is the only thing that customer cares. I will drive 30 minutes anywhere if I know that they’re selling the best tacos. So in this community, you know, the people love fried chicken. If they’re happy, I’m happy. That’s our business.”
By Anim Sams
In this episode, explore Fry Factory, a unique fried chicken spot nestled in a gas station in Brooklyn. The owner Abubakor Siddik, moved from Bangladesh to New York with his friends and family, and shares how an unexpected opportunity led them to take over this struggling shop. Tune in to hear how the blend of hard work, family bonds, and culinary passion drives their success.
Anim Sams is a junior at Pace High School, where he serves as student president and participates as a photographer and sports director for the journalism club. In his free time, Anim loves to watch soccer, especially when his favorite team, FC Barcelona, is playing.
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