Cleveland, OH— Nashville-style hot chicken meets sauerkraut in this brand new mash-up from beloved Ohio brands, Hot Chicken Takeover (HCT) and Cleveland Kraut. Available at all Hot Chicken Takeover locations Monday, February 3 – Sunday, February 9, this limited time menu item will feature Cleveland Kraut’s Gnar Gnar, piled high on HCT’s signature fried chicken or vegan Not Chicken sandwich. For every Gnar Gnar sandwich purchased the week of the collaboration, Hot Chicken Takeover and Cleveland Kraut will donate $1 to North Union Farmers Market.
“We started Hot Chicken Takeover in 2014 with a focus on providing high integrity products, extraordinary service and creating meaningful impact in the communities we serve,” shares Joe DeLoss, Founder and CEO of Hot Chicken Takeover. “We’re humbled to partner with Cleveland Kraut, a like-minded business and Cleveland icon, doing good on a national scale.”
Described as Cleveland’s answer to kimchi, Gnar Gnar is made with jalapenos, green bell peppers and Ohio sourced green cabbage, adding a delicious and spicy crunch to Hot Chicken Takeover’s signature sandwich. Cleveland Kraut started sharing their unique and nostalgic sauerkraut recipes at the North Union Farmers Market in 2013, quickly growing into a nationally known brand sold in major retailers across the U.S. including, Whole Foods Market, Giant Eagle and Publix.
“It’s been so exciting as we grow as a company to be able to continue to grow here in Ohio,” says Drew Anderson, Co-founder and CEO of Cleveland Kraut. “We sold our first batches of kraut at North Union Farmers Market, so we’re pumped to partner with Hot Chicken Takeover, another Ohio company going big, to create a limited edition combo for our fans and give back to the community.”
North Union Farmers Market is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, championing the local foods of Northeast Ohio and promoting their health, economic and environmental benefits by connecting certified producers with consumers. They currently manage nine outdoor and two indoor winter markets in Northeast Ohio, including Shaker Square, Crocker Park, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Chagrin Falls, Legacy Village, Pinecrest, Playhouse Square, University Hospitals and The Van Aken District.
“We’ve loved having both of these wonderful Ohio food businesses at our farmer’s markets and we are honored to be their beneficiary in this delicious and generous promotion! Fundraising like this helps to further our work with local businesses and provide food education within our community,” shares North Union Farmers Market General Manager Emma Visnic.
“The North Union Farmers Market was instrumental in our success last summer, allowing us to expand our brand and create authentic relationships with our neighbors in the Cleveland market. We’re incredibly grateful for their continued partnership and the meaningful work they are doing in our community,” shares DeLoss.
Opening their first Northeast Ohio location at Crocker Park in the fall of 2019, Hot Chicken Takeover’s newest restaurant is nestled between H&M, Starbucks and Homage, and is open 11am – 9pm, seven days a week. To learn more about the collaborative sandwich, available February 3 -9, and their Crocker Park restaurant location, visit hotchickentakeover.com.
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About Hot Chicken Takeover
Hot Chicken Takeover (HCT) is a community-focused restaurant serving juicy, perfectly-fried Nashville Hot Chicken to Central + Northeast Ohio residents. Founded in 2014 in Columbus, Ohio, HCT attracts an eclectic mix of customers eager to gather around long communal tables and sip free iced tea, making the Hot Chicken Takeover experience feel more like a backyard block party than a restaurant. HCT is focused on creating impact in the communities it serves through its approach as a Fair Chance Employer. By infusing the company culture with ownership and pride, HCT team members feed a lively customer experience. As a result, Hot Chicken Takeover has grown to become a beloved Columbus brand in Central Ohio and beyond.
About Cleveland Kraut
Cleveland Kraut is the fastest growing fermented foods brand in the nation. Co-founders Drew Anderson, Luke Visnic, and Mac Anderson began their fermenting journey in college as a way to stay in touch with their roots and started creating fresh, crunchy, probiotic krauts that used simple ingredients like veggies, garlic, and salt. After serving up their mouthwatering take on krauts at local farmers markets in Cleveland, the founders expanded their availability and now provide their world-class products across the country. Today, Cleveland Kraut is an innovative culinary brand focused on creating fermented foods for all.
About North Union Farmers Market
North Union Farmers Market, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, champions the local foods of Northeast Ohio and promotes their health, economic and environmental benefits by connecting certified producers with consumers through a network of markets.