A former Costco executive is opening a fast-food chain that's unlike anything that exists in America

[KamaAina]

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/former-costco-executive-opening-fast-165630658.html

A former Costco executive is launching America's first fast-food chain that has been certified organic by the USDA. ...

"Chipotle is a great option, but we didn't want to eat there for every meal," she said....

The restaurant's specialty is its spicy fried chicken....

The menu is pretty simple. Customers can get the fried chicken with a range of sauces on a bun, a multigrain wrap, or in a bowl with shredded vegetables. The only side available is organic popcorn covered in caramel and drizzled with chocolate.

"Chipotle is a great option"?! One hopes that Organic Coup will not make people the way Chipotle does!

[randys1]

1. HEard of Amy's?

[KamaAina]

5. Well, yes, being in the Bay Area, I have.

But it is a line of frozen foods, not a fast-food chain.

[LeftyMom]

12. They have a drive-in in Rhonert Park, and plans to expand.

I stopped there the last time I visited my mother in Santa Rosa, it was really good.

[KamaAina]

20. Oh, right. I had heard about that.

[dreamnightwind]

25. Hey we ate there yesterday

and will go back, loved it.

[randys1]

29. Not anymore

http://www.amysdrivethru.com/

[LittleBlue]

2. Hmmm this sounds pretty good

Hope they open one near me. I'd give it a shot. Not sure about the chocolate popcorn

[KamaAina]

6. Where are you?

The first location opened last month in Pleasanton, California. Welton plans to open 25 more restaurants over the next 14 months, mainly on the West Coast.

[LittleBlue]

9. Seattle

Hopefully it tastes good and has no ecoli!

[underpants]

3. No no no. Can't talk about fried chicken on DU.

[KamaAina]

7. There was no mention made of cornflakes.

[NightWatcher]

8. Is there outdoor seating for me and my breastfeeding pit bull?

[Sissyk]

13. PETA!!!!!!!

Cause you.....well, you know!

[NightWatcher]

14. How'd you know that's her name?

[Sissyk]

15. Hahaha!

[pipoman]

19. Located right between Kmart and Italian Garden...

[KamaAina]

21. Only if you're smoking.

[COLGATE4]

26. Just as long as

you're not trying to circumcise him at the same time.

[madinmaryland]

11. Breadcrumbs!! Dammit, midlo, you should know better!!

[roody]

4. Not for vegetarians.

I still love Chipotle.

[Liberal_in_LA]

16. Definitely not

[JI7]

10. unless the chicken is really good i don't see this working

[Tommy_Carcetti]

17. Here's a picture of the new owner.

[lovemydog]

23. lol!

It's tough seeing him without remembering the final image of him in that show. Stone cold classic television moment.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

28. My inner monologue when watching that scene....

"Wait, how the hell did he.....ohhhhhhh......."

[yeoman6987]

18. I won't go. Popcorn? No thanks.

I do like chipole but won't go back until they straighten themselves out. Maybe in a year once the changes are made and they guarantee our safety.

[Omaha Steve]

22. Thanks for posting

I wish there was a costco close to us. I'd sure try this.

K&R!

OS

[KamaAina]

30. a) This is a spinoff founded by a former Costco exec.

b) There's no Costco in Omaha?!

[lovemydog]

24. I would definitely try it.

I love that they're trying other options for fast food. Though you're right, the chipotle comparison wasn't brilliant as a public relations move.

[olddots]

27. Will they be near Bun & Run on route 7 ?

[Manifestor_of_Light]

31. Spicy--- not for me.