Guy Fieri goes back to Uncle Lou’s
Lou Martin said he hopes this latest “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” appearance continues to fuel interest in his brand and the broader vision he has for growth. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
When the Food Network first called Uncle Lou’s Fried Chicken back in 2008, everything changed.
Guy Fieri’s hit show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” spotlighted the now-famous Memphis chicken joint, and owner Lou Martin quickly saw his life and business go national.
“Guy put us on the map,” Martin said recently. “Especially in the summer, we get people from all over, not just the U.S. We’ve had folks come from Australia. Tour buses pull up. It’s been long-lasting.”
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Christin Yates
Christin Yates is a native Memphian who has worked in PR and copywriting since 2007. She earned her B.S. in public relations and M.S. in mass communications from Murray State University.
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