We’re thrilled to announce that our very own FoundHER, Fershawnda Green, and Poppin Plates Incubator LLC, have been highlighted in the Chicago Tribune! The article, titled “Column: Shared kitchen business in Park Forest expands to larger facility in Lynwood,” showcases our incredible journey and expansion.
The feature details how Poppin Plates has not only navigated the challenges of the past five years, including the pandemic, but has also flourished and continued to empower other culinary businesses. From our initial 950-square-foot space in Park Forest, we’ve expanded to a new, larger 4,000-square-foot commercial kitchen in Lynwood, complete with private suites and an enclosed parking lot for food truck operators. This new location allows us to accommodate even more food service entrepreneurs, offering them licensed commercial shared kitchen space, culinary classes, workforce development services, food and beverage consulting, and catering.
The article also shares inspiring stories from our members, like Sanethia Logan of Logan Prime Executive Catering and Saif Hannoush of Noosh Catering, who have successfully scaled their businesses with the support and guidance received at Poppin Plates. Fershawnda’s 25+ years of experience in the food service industry and her dedication to fostering entrepreneurial spirit shine through, even extending to sparking interest in the culinary arts among middle school students.
We are incredibly proud of this recognition and invite you to read the full article to learn more about Fershawnda’s vision and the impactful work of Poppin Plates!
Read the full article here: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/09/column-shared-kitchen-space-park-forest-expands-to-larger-lynwood/
