By Jordan Bankston, The Monitor Digital<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Serial entrepreneur Senayt Fekadu isn\u2019t afraid of opening restaurants in the inner city neighborhoods of Cleveland. Six years ago, she opted to open The Crispy Chick, in a food desert surrounded by a cemetery and a few other restaurants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, when Fekadu saw the location, she said she knew she could make a positive impact in the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt was mission based for me. It’s not necessarily just a business, because I could have opened this anywhere, and I think we would have done really well. But I chose this location in particular to really inspire people, kids and businesses,” Fekadu said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Crispy Chick specializes in their deep fried chicken fingers, sandwiches and wraps, served alongside crinkle\u2011cut fries, garlic\u2011butter toast, coleslaw and a signature housemade sauce. They also offer a kid\u2019s menu and large order specials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fekadu was never a big fan of how most inner city establishments were handled, which drove her to strive high and block usual stereotypes. For example, Fekadu gives out her own cell phone number to all customers to encourage feedback, good or bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI was always frustrated with restaurants in inner city neighborhoods, how the food quality is not great and the customer service is even worse. The appearance of the buildings are not that wonderful, like the few we see around,\u201d said Fekadu, who owned a Little Ceasers for 10 years in an under-privileged neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Eritrea immigrant knew she had a bigger purpose than just making money when it came to owning a business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n