Gus’s no overnight success, but owner Wendy McCrory’s a bit of a sensation
“I am wherever I need to be and do whatever I need to do,” said Wendy McCrory at Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken’s new location in Germantown. “This isn’t a rags-to-riches story. It’s been hard... but it’s also been fun.” (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Wendy McCrory was 25 years old when she bought her Gus’s franchise; 22 years later, she has 34 across the country and she’s not slowing down.
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Jennifer Biggs
Jennifer Biggs is a native Memphian and veteran food writer and journalist who covers all things food, dining and spirits related for The Daily Memphian.
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