Zippy Lube Coffee, Donuts, and Fried Chicken

Ownership

Owner Ben Altschul acquired the property nearly five years ago and is the son of Jane Capito, the owner of Lazy Jane's, indicating Madison-based independent ownership with deep local roots.

Local Sourcing

The chicken is purchased from local distributor, Fortune and Zippy Lube has its own blend roasted at Boom Coffee in Princeton, 70 miles north of Madison, and doughnuts are baked fresh daily from a recipe created by a friend who made old fashion buttermilk fried cakes sold at the Dane County Farmers' Market.

Community Involvement

When Busse's Markway Tavern and Zippy Lube became available in 2017, Altschul bought both properties with the hope of deepening his ties and commitment to the area, though specific nonprofit sponsorships or event partnerships for this particular location are not documented.

Local Workforce

Reviewers praise the friendly service and staff that is always friendly and helpful, and the crew seemed to be having fun, though detailed wage or tenure information is unavailable.

Revenue Retention

Altschul's other ventures include Tip Top Tavern, North Street Cabaret, Lazy Jane's Café, Gil's, Mickey's Tavern, and Grampa's Pizzeria, suggesting significant revenue is reinvested in local Madison properties and businesses rather than flowing to corporate shareholders.

Local Presence

Strong local signals include specific Madison/North Side references, single location focus, local phone number, and a quirky business name/concept. Only mild corporate signal is the Squarespace platform, which is neutral and widely used by independent businesses.