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Buns On The Run emerged from an unexpected fusion of culinary ingenuity and a desire for societal reform. Former inmate Eli Ricci had a passion for cooking and needed to get back on his feet once released from his 8-year sentence. The client wanted to lean into his criminal history with a light-hearted prison aesthetic. This was accomplished with the mascot and prison-themed menu items.