Restaurant hires criminals
Joe Deloss
That's by design  according to  owner Joe Deloss  who shared his story on NBC's Today show .
"Because we believe a crime record is often about circumstance  not character ... we're giving an opportunity for somebody to demonstrate a different story for themselves "  Deloss  said.
 Deloss  opened Hot Chicken Takeover with  his  wife in 2014 and had just three employees. Today  the couple own three restaurants and have nearly 200 employees.  Deloss  credits the success of  his  business to the team  he 's built  touting  his  employees' "alternative resumes" as a benefit to  his  company.
 His  employees say they feel at home.
"Everyday I come in here I feel accepted " Jameel H.  one of  Deloss'  employees  said. "The love is genuine. I've worked for numerous companies and I've never felt anything like this."
 Deloss  is conscious of these impediments to success and offers  his  employees benefits for housing  transportation  and counseling.  His  philosophy of fair chance employment is making a difference in their lives.
That's by design  according to  owner  [TGT]   who shared his story on NBC's Today show .
"Because we believe a crime record is often about circumstance  not character ... we're giving an opportunity for somebody to demonstrate a different story for themselves "  Deloss  said.
 Deloss  opened Hot Chicken Takeover with  his  wife in 2014 and had just three employees. Today  the couple own three restaurants and have nearly 200 employees.  Deloss  credits the success of  his  business to the team  he 's built  touting  his  employees' "alternative resumes" as a benefit to  his  company.
 His  employees say they feel at home.
"Everyday I come in here I feel accepted " Jameel H.  one of  Deloss'  employees  said. "The love is genuine. I've worked for numerous companies and I've never felt anything like this."
 Deloss  is conscious of these impediments to success and offers  his  employees benefits for housing  transportation  and counseling.  His  philosophy of fair chance employment is making a difference in their lives.