B.J. Novak<\/a>\u2018s food experience company, Chain, a Los Angeles-based venture that eventizes nostalgic dining. The deal includes Fox IP integrations and a first-look development deal with Chain Media.<\/p>\n\n\tChain is best known for ChainFest, a ticketed event in L.A. that features Michelin-starred chef remixes of fast food favorites, pop-up restaurants and exclusive menu offerings. Its collaborations include Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Jack in the Box and Panda Express, as well as entertainment partners like Paramount and Disney.<\/p>\n
\n\tFox will partner Chain\u2019s food pop-ups, fan festivals and other events with Gordon Ramsay\u2019s Studio Ramsay Global banner, which is also under the Fox umbrella. (Ramsay, one of the most famous culinary personalities of all time, has produced hosted Fox series from \u201cHell\u2019s Kitchen,\u201d \u201cMasterchef\u201d and this year\u2019s \u201cSecret Service.\u201d The network plans to integrate Chain into Ramsay\u2019s growing list of television programming. The goal is for Chain to grow its event portfolio and develop live experiences tied to Fox\u2019s culinary properties.<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cFood continues to define culture \u2014 it\u2019s how we celebrate, how we remember, how we connect. No one understands how to turn culinary storytelling into cultural obsession like Fox Entertainment and Studio Ramsay Global. We\u2019re excited to work together to bring Chain experiences to more people,\u201d said Novak.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cAs Fox continues to expand its dominance across the food space, investing in Chain furthers our digital storytelling and content creation strategy with this deep partnership in a winning business model, where viral events advance creative possibilities,\u201d added Rob Wade, CEO of Fox Entertainment. \u201cStudio Ramsay Global\u2019s far-reaching, growing culinary empire and unmatched digital footprint, together with Chain\u2019s remarkable, proven impact, will strengthen, scale and deepen our connection to food fans everywhere.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\tChain was founded by Novak, producers and entrepreneurs Jack Davis, Abe Burns and Byron Ashley; Michelin-starred chef Timothy Hollingsworth; and chief creative officer Nicholas Kraft.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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