Frisby is a Colombian
fried chicken restaurant chain founded by Alfredo Hoyos Mazuera in 1977. Frisby was founded in
Pereira Pereira (Portuguese and Galician for "pear tree") may refer to:
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* Pereira (surname)
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**Pereira (Bahia) (est. 1534) in the present-day Barra neighborhood of Salvador in Bahia
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It started as a pizzeria; however, later its owners decided to finally go into the fried chicken market, pioneering the fried chicken market in the country, and bringing to Colombia the moniker for the dish,
broaster chicken.
[ The owner claims that the company name, Frisby, comes from the technique of spinning pizza dough in the air, which makes it resemble a ]Frisbee
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Currently, they have added environmentally friendly strategies into their packaging. These are 100% reciclable, with vegetable ink. Additionally they run a campaign to have their beverages without straw. ]
See also
* List of fast-food chicken restaurants
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Restaurants established in 1977
Fast-food poultry restaurants
Restaurant chains in Colombia