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SignatureMT | 63 and created a presentation that fell within the lowered budget requirements." e more Phil learned about the benefits of building with discarded shipping containers, the more he began brainstorming ways to create a business of his own. And if ever King Kong and shipping containers had anything in common, it would have to be Phil. HOLLYWOOD MEETS THE ELECTRIC CITY When Phil and his team began devel- oping plans to create a drive-thru coffee shop, they knew it would have to stand out. "We decided to use three twenty-foot shipping containers side-by-side, with two ten-foot containers stacked on top," he explains. "e structure will then be clad with metal siding material to reproduce the look of the Empire State Building." And who will be hanging out at the top of the building near the antennae? Well, a ten- foot replica of King Kong, of course! "It turns out that when the original King Kong movie came out, no one trademarked the name," Phil says. "We were able to apply for a Kong Coffee trademark and are now registered both in Montana and nationwide." A BREW ABOVE "Our coffees begin with the best coffee beans from all over the world, which are then roasted in the finest Italian tradition," the Kong website notes. "Just like our namesake Kong, we can be bold and strong, but we also "Just like our namesake Kong, we can be bold and strong, but we also have a compassionate side for your most sensitive times." — Phil Faccenda, Kong Coffee owner If you love to pair your coffee with soft ice cream, smoothies and banana splits, be on the lookout for Kong Coffee's mobile coffee shop!