Editing Federal Donuts (section)

== Cultural Impact ==

=== The Line Culture ===

Federal Donuts pioneered Philadelphia's '''line culture''':

* Lines before opening became normal
* Social media documentation
* FOMO (fear of missing out) driving visits
* Sellouts creating urgency

=== Doughnut Renaissance ===

Federal Donuts sparked Philadelphia's '''doughnut boom''':

'''Before Federal:'''
* Dunkin' Donuts dominated
* Few artisan options
* Doughnuts were ordinary

'''After Federal:'''
* Artisan doughnut shops opened citywide
* Quality expectations raised
* Doughnuts became "foodie" items

=== Fried Chicken Impact ===

Similarly, the chicken influenced the city:

* Korean-style fried chicken became popular
* Other restaurants adopted techniques
* Fried chicken standards elevated