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Shop Owner Recants Doubts, Acknowledges Influence of 'The Bear'
entertainment2 years ago

Shop Owner Recants Doubts, Acknowledges Influence of 'The Bear'

Christopher Zucchero, owner of Mr Beef sandwich shop in Chicago, initially doubted the success of a TV series based on his family's business. However, after the show, The Bear, became a hit and brought in a surge of customers, Zucchero admits he was wrong. The show, which centers around a struggling sandwich shop, has garnered Emmy nominations and boosted business for Mr Beef. Zucchero now appreciates the impact of the show and reflects on his close relationship with his late father, who founded the shop.

"The Unaware Inspiration: Chicago Sandwich Shop Owner Reveals Why They Haven't Watched 'The Bear'"
entertainment2 years ago

"The Unaware Inspiration: Chicago Sandwich Shop Owner Reveals Why They Haven't Watched 'The Bear'"

Chris Zucchero, the owner of Mr. Beef, a Chicago sandwich shop that inspired the hit FX series "The Bear," has not watched a single episode of the show. Zucchero, who was cast in the pilot, explained that he feels weird and embarrassed about the attention the show has brought to his restaurant. Despite the show's success, Mr. Beef had already gained a dedicated fan base, including celebrities like Jay Leno, without any paid advertisement or PR. Zucchero's father, who founded Mr. Beef, passed away earlier this year but was proud that the show was centered around their shop.

"The Unaware Inspiration: Chicago Sandwich Shop Owner Reveals Why They Haven't Watched 'The Bear'"
entertainment2 years ago

"The Unaware Inspiration: Chicago Sandwich Shop Owner Reveals Why They Haven't Watched 'The Bear'"

Chris Zucchero, the owner of Mr. Beef, a Chicago sandwich shop that inspired the hit FX series "The Bear," has not watched a single episode of the show. Zucchero, who was cast in the pilot, explained that he feels weird and embarrassed about the attention the show has brought to his restaurant. Despite the show's success, Mr. Beef had already gained a dedicated fan base, including celebrities like Jay Leno, without any paid advertisement or PR. Zucchero's father, who founded Mr. Beef, passed away earlier this year but was proud that the show was centered around their shop.