Roots Chicken Shak is the home of Chef Tiffany Derry’s famous duck-fat fried chicken. The streamlined menu is inspired by Tiffany’s Southern upbringing and utilizes locally sourced, fresh ingredients prepared with proprietary methods and spices. Here, duck-fat fried chicken is served in many forms – from wings and tenders to The Big Bird (a fried chicken sandwich with a sweet potato bun, seasonal kale, salad, pickles tomatoes, red onion, herb mayo) and atop salads. 

To drive economic opportunity for all, Co-Founders Chef Tiffany Derry and Tom Foley, Esq. ensure everyone is invited to the table and has an equal opportunity to thrive. Grounded in strategic business analysis, the pair is developing innovative operations and strategic funding model that will expand the Roots Chicken Shak footprint, deliver consistent chef-driven food, and provide incentives and opportunities for females and people of color to operate their own franchise. 

With an efficient footprint, streamlined menu, elimination of food waste, and prioritization of creating opportunity for minority ownership, Roots presents a scalable restaurant concept that creates a great dining experience and catalyzes social justice.