Almost two years ago, North Philadelphia native and chef Kevin Cooper won Guy Fieri’s competition show, ‘Guy’s Chance of a Lifetime.’
‘ franchise in Philadelphia.
On Thursday, the grand opening is finally happening.
Cooper is going to open the doors to his very own spot, right in the food court at the King of Prussia Mall.
North Philly native and chef Kevin ‘Steek’ Cooper won Guy Fieri’s ‘Guy’s Chance of a Lifetime,’ earning him the chance to open the first Chicken Guy franchise in the area.
“I’m feeling amazing,” Cooper says. “I feel ready. I feel like we’re ready to get this thing up and poppin’. Philly is ready to turn up!”
Cooper is an Army veteran and chef. He’s been busy training his team and perfecting the internationally-known celebrity chef’s ‘Chicken Guy’ recipes.
“This is like a Rocky fight,” Fieri laughs. “He’s been training, running the steps of the museum. This is awesome. I’m glad this is finally happening.”
When Cooper won ‘Guy’s Chance of a Lifetime,’ Fieri handed over the keys to a dream.