Black-owned food truck struggles with loan process to fund new restaurant despite immense popularity

One of Charlotte’s most talked-about food concepts has lines around the block, but the owners are struggling to get the funding they need in order to grow their business by opening a brick-and-mortar location.

When the two friends and co-owners opened What The Fries two months ago, it couldn’t be packed to the brim with patrons due to COVID-19. Now that COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, more people can be in the restaurant, but there are still lines all day long.

Customers said it’s because the fries are good enough to wait in line for.

Co-owner and chef Jamie Barnes said the lines can feel overwhelming but “it’s a good thing.”

“It does feel good to see people are enjoying our food,” co-owner and chef Greg Williams said.

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