Federal Donuts Explained
Federal Donuts is an American fast food chain serving donuts, coffee, and fried chicken. The chain is based in Philadelphia, and is owned by Michael Solomonov.
History
The founders were inspired to open the restaurant by Philadelphia-based Cafe Soho, which serves Korean fried chicken.The first location was opened in Pennsport in 2011, and, the company has six locations, in addition to stands in Citizens Bank Park.[1] A Miami branch opened in 2017 and closed in 2018.[2] [3]
In 2024, the chain relocated its flagship location from 1219 South 2nd Street to 22 Wolf Street in South Philadelphia (next to 2300 Arena).[4]
Menu
Locations serve donuts, chicken, and coffee. Founder Tom Henneman has referred to these three items as "...the three comforts".[5] The restaurant introduced a breakfast sandwich in 2019.[6] In 2022, the restaurant switched from serving bone-in chicken to boneless chicken tenders in its fried-chicken combo.[7]
The restaurant has collaborated on foods with other Philadelphia-based companies, including Pizza Brain and Little Baby's Ice Cream.[8] [9] [10]
Notes and References
- News: Klein . Michael . Federal Donuts to open in East Market . 18 March 2019 . . 14 May 2018.
- News: Zorrilla . Mónica Marie . Perspective from Miami: Why Federal Donuts fizzled in Florida . 18 March 2019 . BillyPenn . 17 May 2018.
- News: Canavan . Hillary Dixler . America's Best Fried Chicken and Doughnuts Are Busting Out of Philadelphia . 18 March 2019 . . 9 July 2016.
- Web site: Federal Donuts and Chicken relocating stores in South Philadelphia, University City . bizjournals.com . January 17, 2024 . February 11, 2024.
- News: Dixler Canavan . Hillary . How Federal Donuts Turned Philly Into a Fried Chicken Destination . 18 March 2019 . . 10 April 2015.
- News: Klein . Michael . New on menu: Federal Donuts' breakfast sandwich and a flowery gelato from Gran Caffe L'Aquila . 19 March 2019 . Philly.com . 4 March 2019.
- News: Klein . Michael . Goodbye, thighs. Federal Donuts has switched to chicken tenders. . 10 April 2022 . . 16 March 2022.
- Foobooz . Pizza Brain and Federal Donut Collaborate In Order to Drive Commenters . 18 March 2019 . . 28 June 2013.
- Sheehan . Jason . Tonight: Federal Donuts / Pizza Brain / Little Baby's Ice Cream First Friday Collaboration . 18 March 2019 . . 1 November 2013.
- News: Henninger . Danya . Federal Donuts Pizza at Pizza Brain for July First Friday . 18 March 2019 . Zagat . 1 July 2013.
