Owners and good friends Sara and Jordan were traveling the country, hiking and seeing live music when they knew they needed to start a wing joint where people could kick up some dust with their friends and dive into a spicy plate of wings.
Owners and good friends Sara and Jordan were traveling the country, hiking and seeing live music when they knew they needed to start a wing joint where people could kick up some dust with their friends and dive into a spicy plate of wings.
During the fabled Summer of 2003, good friends Jordan Busch and Sara Sawicki told family and friends they intended to open a wing joint. Sara had just finished her fifth season of guiding whitewater rafting trips on the Arkansas River, and Jordan was fresh out of law school. People thought they were nuts. For Sara and Jordan, the only logical step was to open up a cool wing joint. The first customers arrived on Jan 1, 2005.
In the early days, there were just a few cooks with Sara and Jordan out front slinging wings. 11 years later, with the help of a wonderful staff and amazing, loyal customers, FOTM has become a Portland institution. FOTM now has 3 locations and over 100 employees.
Care about the environment? We hear you cluckin' and we're proud to say it's a priority for us. In 2014 we earned silver certification for sustainable workplace practices. In 2017 our Fremont location earned gold certification.
Care about the environment? We hear you cluckin' and we're proud to say it's a priority for us. In 2014 we earned silver certification for sustainable workplace practices. In 2017 our Fremont location earned gold certification.
Our chickens are raised by a cooperative of sustainable farms. They are free-range, antibiotic and hormone-free and treated humanely. They are fed an all vegetarian diet and no chemicals are added during processing. We use all-natural Piedmontese beef in our burgers.
Our straws, utensils, bags and portion cups are made from biodegradable corn or potato starch. Our clamshells are made from bamboo fiber which is renewable, sustainable and compostable.
All of our paper products are made with 100% recycled materials. No trees are ever cut to make our tissues, napkins and towels. Our aluminum tins can be rinsed and placed in mixed recycling. Our fryer oil is trans-fat free and is converted to biodiesel after use.
Our food and paper wastes are diverted from landfills and sent to a composting facility. Food wastes in landfills are a major source of greenhouse gasses. Our to-go packaging is either compostable or recyclable.
Our mission is to provide customers with a fun, easygoing environment to enjoy delicious food with great service. We truly hope you love every meal + drink you have with us.
Our mission is to provide customers with a fun, easygoing environment to enjoy delicious food with great service. We truly hope you love every meal + drink you have with us.
When your wings are cooked perfectly, the sauce stings just right, the beer hits the spot, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting, you have our amazing staff to thank. Meet the core cast of characters...