Wing Zone featured on FastCasual.com

Wing Zone was recently featured on FastCasual.com in an article titled, "Wing Zone opens at Ft. Hood." The article features Wing Zone CEO Matt Friedman and Army and Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) executive Michael Dillon discussing Wing Zone’s recent AAFES opening at Fort Hood. The article also discusses the brand’s flavor launch and overhaul of its chicken wing sauces in which Wing Zone Facebook fans were asked to rename its sauces such as mild, medium and hot, with the fan voting. Finally, the article mentions that Wing Zone redesigned its brand to incorporate flavor into each component, including the logo, menu, marketing items and in-store design. Click here to read the full article. 


Wing Zone Opens at Ft. Hood


Chicken wing chain Wing Zone has opened its second military base location at Ft. Hood in Texas, marking the second of 15 locations to open on military bases across the U.S. The first location opened at Ft. Lewis in Seattle.

“We have had a big 2011 and our first double-digit franchisee’s opening marks the proven beginning to our focused multi-unit/multi-brand growth initiative,” said Matt Friedman, CEO/founder of Wing Zone. “To have an established franchisee like AAFES join our system is further proof that the advancements that we made internally are executable externally.”

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Wing Zone Launches Party Platters for the Holiday Season

Wing Zone has recently launched a marketing campaign targeted towards their party platters. Are you hosting your extended family during the holiday season? There's no need to cook feasts every night. More information can be found daily on Wing Zone's national Facebook page which can be found here.

Wing Zone opens its doors in Savannah, GA

At 11am on November 5th, 2011 Wing Zone will be officially opening its first stand-alone drive-thru location in Savannah, GA. According to Facebook & Twitter, there are many Flavorholics that plan on camping out in order to be one of the first 25 to win FREE Wings for a Year. For more information on the event, click here.

Wing Zone featured in Savannah Business Journal

Recently, Wing Zone was featured in the Savannah Business Journal in an article speaking on the Grand Opening in Savannah, GA. The article provides details of Deb and Jeremy Serls’ Nov. 5 opening of a Wing Zone in Savannah and provides background info on the Wing Zone franchise. A PDF of the article is below:

Wing Zone - Savannah Business Journal

Wing Zone coming to Savannah, GA

Wing Zone will be opening its newest location in Savannah, GA on Saturday, November 5, 2011. The first 25 Flavorholics in line will receive FREE Wing Zone for a year. The brand is using social media to help promote the opening by creating a Facebook application and event, which can be found here.



To celebrate its opening, Wing Zone wants every Savannah resident to experience a taste of their second-to-none flavors by offering the first 25 Flavorholics in line FREE FOOD for a year! Come out early and be prepared to camp overnight. Wing Zone will be hosting a Nuclear Challenge along with many other activities to keep the die hard Flavorholics entertained throughout the night!

“Call it our taste and hunger stimulus package,” said Matt Friedman, CEO & Founder of Wing Zone. “We are pulling out the red carpet for wing eaters all over Savannah. I can promise you that once you taste our product, you will be a customer for life.”

Wing Zone featured in News & Record

Wing Zone was recently featured in an article in the News-Record titled “Wing Zone opening more North Carolina locations,” which was published online on Sept. 30. The article, written by Carl Wilson, provides details of Wing Zone’s plans to increase the number of restaurants in the Greensboro area and includes quotes from Wing Zone CEO Matt Friedman. A portion of the article is included below and can be read in its entirety by clicking here.

Wing Zone opening more North Carolina locations
By Carl Wilson

When University of Florida students Matt Friedman and Adam Scott started selling Buffalo wings out of their fraternity house kitchen in 1991, they probably never dreamed feeding hungry students would become a business of 100 franchises in 25 states.

Friedman, CEO of Wing Zone, unveiled plans for expansion in North Carolina, including Greensboro.

Friedman says there are some “preliminary and solid opportunities” in North Carolina. Seven to nine new locations are possible in the next 18 to 24 months, including a Greensboro location next year.

“We’ve had some growth there and decided to get back there,” Friedman says.

Wing Zone franchises have opened in several major North Carolina markets including Winston-Salem, Charlotte and Raleigh. A location opened at 2528 S. Church St. in Burlington in August.

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Flavorholics Celebrate: Wing Zone Launches Next Flavor Revolution with Flavor Rubs

Wing Zone, one of the nation’s fastest growing chicken wing takeout/delivery chains, is heating up its flavor profile with three new Flavor Rubs. The new flavor rubs are now available to consumers in 10 test markets across the nation.

In addition to Wing Zone’s 15 award-winning flavor choices, consumers are now able to expand their taste buds with new Flavor Rub flavors including Blackend Voodoo, Cool Ranch and Sea Salt and Vinegar. Unlike the traditional buffalo wing sauces, Wing Zone’s Flavor Rubs are composed entirely of dry spices, offering Wing Zone consumers an explosion of flavor with less mess. The Flavor Rubs can also be added to other Wing Zone menu items including hamburgers, sandwiches and chicken fingers.

“Call it our taste and hunger stimulus package,” said Matt Licht, owner of the East Meadows, NY Flavor Rub test location. “We are pulling out the red carpet for wing eaters all over the nation. I can promise you that once you taste our product, you will be a customer for life.”

Wing Zone has become famous over recent years by not only topping the 100-unit mark and releasing its cluster growth strategy in which multiple Wing Zone locations will open in surrounding communities, but also being featured on the Food Channel, TODAY Show, ESPN and in USA Today, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal for its founder’s story and flavor bursting sauces.

Founders Matt Friedman and Adam Scott created the chain that dares you to not crave more of its tasty wings in 1991 at their University of Florida fraternity kitchen, where they cooked up wings and homemade flavors to deliver the award winning Buffalo chicken wings all over the campus. Soon thereafter, the founders began expanding their concept, later settling on Atlanta to headquarter their franchising efforts.

To support Wing Zone’s progressive saucing style, Wing Zone Flavorholics who try the flavors are encouraged to tell the Wing Zone-nation all about it via its Social Media outlets. Friedman said the chain will interact residents in their personal space, daily, via these outlets.

"We encourage our friends to follow us, Tweet us, friend us and interact with us via Facebook, Twitter and YouTube," Friedman said. "We are looking forward to connecting with Wing Zone Flavorholics to find out just how delicious they think our Flavor Rubs are."

Franchisee Profile: Deb & Jeremy Serls of Savannah, GA

Deb and Jeremy Serls have a passion for wings. As self-proclaimed “wing freaks,” Deb and Jeremy have tried every wing they can get their hands on and have never had one compare to the delicious flavor of Wing Zone. After Jeremy was laid-off from his position with the Hershey Company, the couple knew it was the perfect opportunity to move closer to family and open the business that had always wanted – a Wing Zone.

What was your career before Wing Zone?
My husband Jeremy and I met in Australia. I’m from New Zealand and he is originally from Pennsylvania. He was there studying abroad and I was working within the hospitality industry. We fell in love and decided to be together so I moved to the United States. Once I arrived Jeremy began working for The Hershey Company. The job moved us around a bit and we were able to move to Savannah. After a year in Savannah Jeremy got a promotion and we moved to Phoenix. We lived in Phoenix for over two years until Jeremy was laid-off by Hershey which gave us the opportunity to move back to savannah and be closer to family and it was the perfect place to open a Wing Zone.
How did you learn about Wing Zone?
Jeremy’s father owned a business in West Palm Beach, FL that was right next to a Wing Zone. Jeremy and I are wing freaks. We absolutely love them and had never had such a great wing with the variety of flavors that Wing Zone offered.

What was appealing to you about joining a franchise system?
We didn’t have any idea what we were doing in terms of opening a wing restaurant. Franchising with Wing Zone gave us the opportunity to own a business in an industry where we didn’t have much experience. We didn’t want to spend all of our finances on the trial and error associated with owning a business for the first time. Franchising is great because it’s a recipe and if you follow it closely it will equal success.
What will make your Wing Zone different?
Jeremy and I have tried a lot of the wings in the Savannah area but none compare to Wing Zone. We will be offering a drive-thru as well which is a great convenience to customers. We are owner-operators, so there is that extra care behind our product. Jeremy will be hands on in the store and I’ll be hitting the pavement making sure everyone in Savannah knows that Wing Zone is here!

Wing Zone featured in Cumming Patch

Wing Zone was featured in a the Cumming Patch in an article titled "Wing Zone: Thank You. Drive Thru." Cumming Patch reporter January Mills spoke with franchisee Jeff Reddick about the new Wing Zone location in Cumming, GA. The article talks about this location being the very first to feature a drive thru for Wing Zone and the industry as a whole. Reddick says, “It’s an honor; it’s exciting and we know Cumming consumers are going to go crazy over this very first drive-thru wing concept.” That’s not it though, Reddick points out the location also delivers. Check out the article here.

Wing Zone: Thank You. Drive Thru.
How do you like your wings? Delivery, carry out or drive thru?
By January Mills

Wing Zone celebrated the grand opening of its Cumming location on July 16. Franchise owners Michael Hornsteiner, Jeff Reddick, Kevin Aycock and Sonny Hires jumped on the opportunity to open Wing Zone's very first drive-thru location. Reddick says, “It’s an honor; it’s exciting and we know Cumming consumers are going to go crazy over this very first drive-thru wing concept."

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Wing Zone featured in QSR Magazine

Wing Zone was recently featured in an article in QSR called “Ones to Watch: Wing Zone” which was built from a interview with Matt Friedman, CEO and Founder of Wing Zone. The article discusses the brand’s journey from its inception in 1991 to the 83-unit franchise it is today. The article discusses the extensive flavor profile that Wing Zone offers to its adventurous consumers, including the new flavor rubs. The article also highlights the other food options that Wing Zone has added to its menu which include fries, cheese sticks and fried mushrooms. The article also discusses the different restaurant concepts that Wing Zone continues to add to its footprint, like the newest freestanding drive-thru. Click here to read more.

One to Watch: Wing Zone
From frat house to budding franchise, find out how Wing Zone grew into a $40 million company.

The idea for Wing Zone was hatched in a fraternity house in 1991, but the first store didn’t open until two years later. Take-out and delivery wings were the brainstorm of fraternity brothers Matt Friedman and Adam Scott, who, while studying at the University of Florida, wanted to feed themselves and fellow Gators something besides the delivery mainstays of pizza and subs.

“Wings were something you couldn’t get delivered then,” Friedman says. “So we wrote a business plan focused on takeout and delivery. We did the testing out of our fraternity house kitchen, and then in my senior year of college we opened our first restaurant.”

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Wing Zone featured on AccessNorthGA.com

Wing Zone was recently featured in an article titled “Wing Zone unveiling country’s 1st 'wing’ restaurant offering drive-thru service” which published on AccessNorthGA.com. The article was built from interviews with Jeff Reddick, Michael Hornsteiner, and Matt Friedman. The article focuses on Wing Zone being the first 'wing' restaurant to offer a drive-thru service. Click here to view the full article!

Wing Zone unveiling country's 1st 'wing' restaurant offering drive-thru service
By Staff

CUMMING — Michael Hornsteiner, Jeff Reddick, Kevin Aycock and Sonny Hires will soon be making history for Wing Zone, a chicken wing franchise based in Atlanta. Hornsteiner, Reddick, Aycock and Hires will become the franchise owners of Wing Zone’s first drive-thru location.

“This is our chance to be trailblazers as franchisees,” said Reddick. “It’s an honor; it’s exciting and we know Cumming consumers are going to go crazy over this very first drive-thru wing concept. On July 16, we’re celebrating with a bang and Wing Zone Flavorholics are going to get a first glimpse into a brand new way to order wings.”

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Wing Zone featured in Nation's Restaurant News

Recently Nation’s Restaurant News reporter, Alan Snel, spoke with CEO of Wing Zone, Matt Friedman, about trailblazing the industry and opening the very first drive-thru in the chicken wing takeout/delivery segment. The drive thru will not only provide added benefits to the consumer looking to get wings cooked-to-order quickly, but also franchisees who have another opportunity to generate revenue. The first ever Wing Zone with a drive thru opened in Cumming, GA on July 8. Two others are in the works to open this summer and fall. Click here to view the full article!

Wing Zone debuts drive-thru windows
By Alan Snel

Officials of Wing Zone, the chicken-wing chain based in Atlanta, are hoping that the addition of drive-thru windows to the brand’s restaurants will help sales soar.

Wing Zone opened the chain’s first drive-thru facility July 8 at an outlet in Cumming, Ga. — the first chicken-wing restaurant in the country to offer such an amenity, executives claim.

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Wing Zone featured in Orlando Sentinel

Wing Zone was recently featured in a brief in the Orlando Sentinel called “Free samples of Wing Zone's new Flavor Rub wings July 14 in Lake Mary.” The brief was built off of the Flavor Rubs press release. Lake Mary, Fla. is one of Wing Zone’s 10 exclusive test markets and they will be giving away samples of the new product on July 14. Click here to view the full brief

Free samples of Wing Zone's new Flavor Rub wings July 14 in Lake Mary
By Megan Anderson

Be one of the first in the country to try out Wing Zone’s five new “Flavor Rub” dry spice wings for FREE this Thursday, July 14, from 11 a.m.- 1p.m. at Wing Zone in Lake Mary Village.

Chosen as one of 10 test markets in the U.S., Lake Mary has the opportunity to test out the new Flavor Rub wings, a potential new menu item that will be available nationwide on August 1.

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Wing Zone Staging Grand Opening On Saturday July 16th to Unveil The Nation’s First Wing Restaurant to Offer Drive-Thru Service

Entrepreneurs and franchise owners Michael Hornsteiner and Jeff Reddick will soon be making history for Wing Zone, a wing restaurant concept based out of Atlanta, Georgia. Hornsteiner and Reddick will become the franchise owners of Wing Zone’s first drive-thru location. Not only is the drive-thru location a first for the company but it is also a first in the wing food service industry.

In addition to the new location adding to the brand’s presence in the Atlanta area, it also presents a milestone for Wing Zone. Hornsteiner and Reddick are enthusiastic to have the opportunity to be the first to own a drive through model that has the possibility to be reproduced all over the country.

Atlanta residents will have their chance to prove their Flavorholic status at the grand opening located at 518 Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA on July 16. The first 25 lucky customers in line will be awarded with free wings for a year. Wing Zone expects hundreds of people to camp out for the 11am Grand Opening. During that day, Flavorholics can participate in Wing Zone’s Nuclear Challenge and win prizes all day long.

“This is our chance to be trailblazers as franchisees,” said Reddick. “It’s an honor; it’s exciting and we know Atlanta residents are going to go crazy over this very first drive thru wing concept. On July 16, we’re celebrating with a bang and Wing Zone Flavorholics are going to get a first glimpse into a brand new way to order wings.”

The wing drive-thru concept was an idea that Wing Zone has been researching for the past several years since consumers are only getting busier and wanting their food faster. Finally the idea will make its debut.

“If every other food can be purchased through a drive thru, we thought why not wings?” said Matt Friedman, Founder and CEO of Wing Zone. “This is the time for innovation, not retraction and we are pushing for industry firsts in everything we do. Certainly the drive thru concept is an example of that. Jeff and Michael are the perfect franchise partner duo to fulfill our drive thru footprint.”

Wing Zone featured in Bellmore Post

Wing Zone was recently featured in an article called “Winging It: Bellmore, East Meadow Conquered by Wing Zone” in the Bellmore Patch. The article features Wing Zone Bellmore co-owner, Chris Licht where he discusses initially opening the location in East Meadow with his father in November 2010. After graduating college, Licht took over the East Meadow location and eventually expanded into Bellmore with the help of co-owner Matt Dolan. The article continues on to discuss the fast casual aspect to Wing Zone, rather than being a fast food concept. Click here to view the full article!

Winging it: Bellmore, East Meadow Conquered by Wing Zone
By Matthew Hogan

When Wing Zone opened in East Meadow in October of 2004, part-owner Matt Licht knew he had something special on his hands.

When Licht, along with co-owner Matt Dolan, opened a second “takeout-delivery restaurant” in Bellmore back in November of 2010, he realized it was something completely different.

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Wing Zone featured in NRN

In observance of Memorial Day, Nation’s Restaurant News reporter Mark Brandau spoke to Wing Zone franchisee and military veteran Todd Waldemar to learn how his military experience has helped him become a successful Wing Zone franchisee. “The military really drills into you the philosophy that you can do,” said Waldemar “…I’m looking at it (restaurant ownership) in terms of knowing I can do it.” Matt Freidman, CEO of Wing Zone, also discussed why military vets make great franchisees and Wing Zone’s recent alignment with AAFES to bring more Wing Zone locations to military bases across the U.S. Click here to view the article in its entirety!

Taking military training to restaurant leadership
By Mark Brandau

Todd Waldemar returned from Iraq in 2006 and knew that he had the experience and leadership capabilities as a Marine to go into business for himself. He just didn’t know everything about one industry to get started.

But researching several franchised businesses before enlisting with Wing Zone gave him the confidence to know that the discipline instilled in him by the Marine Corps would allow him to leverage platforms already developed by the franchisor. Today he franchises four units of the fast-casual chain.

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Using Social Media, Flavorholics Rename the Wing Zone Menu with the Name that Flavor Promotion

Wing Zone will be launching a new menu in the future and is calling on their Flavorholics to be a part of renaming and revamping all of the Wing Zone Flavors. Fifteen award winning Flavors will be re-named by Facebook Fans over the next thirty days. This is just one of the ways Wing Zone continues to be innovative in the social space. The promotion runs through June 23rd and each day is dedicated to one specific Flavor. Flavorholics (Facebook fans) will submit some of their unique ideas onto the official Wing Zone Facebook page and after the thirty day promotion, Wing Zone will unveil the winners along with their redefined menu.

To join in on the Name that Flavor Promotion, become a fan of Wing Zone @ http://www.facebook.com/WingZoneNation

Wing Zone featured in Entrepreneur Magazine

Reporter Jason Daley of Entrepreneur Magazine spoke with CEO and Founding Partner of Wing Zone Matt Friedman to learn about Wing Zone’s international expansion plans. What resulted was an article called “No Boundaries: Many American Franchises Are Not Only Surviving The Recession But Thriving in it by Expanding Their Operations Globally,” which published in the May edition of Entrepreneur Magazine. The article focuses on how the U.S.-based chicken wing takeout/delivery franchise has spent two years developing its international expansion strategy and currently has more than 50 deals underway globally.

Wing Zone Invited to Represent US Franchising in India

Joins 11 US Franchisors on Trade Mission

India has become one of the most fertile countries for business development over the past 20 years and now ranks as the 11th largest economy in the world. To take advantage of unprecedented growth opportunities in the subcontinent, the United States Department of Commerce has hand-picked 12 US franchisors to undertake a trade mission to build critical partnerships in Mumbai, Hyderabad and New Delhi. Wing Zone, a national chicken wing take out/delivery concept based in Atlanta, FL, will be one of the 12 franchisors making the trip starting April 10.

“We’re thrilled to have been invited to be a part of this unique and exciting business opportunity,” said Hair Parra, Vice President of International Development. “India is a rapidly growing market with a food and beverage sector worth approximately $280 million. We’d like to establish a foothold in the market to compliment our growth in the US.”

Earlier this year, Wing Zone pioneered uncharted territory by taking its concept international for the first time to Panama. This expansion was the first time a chicken wing delivery chain stepped outside of the United States. It has other agreements in place for international development in Japan and the Bahamas as well and is constantly looking for new opportunities to expand abroad.

India is a particularly strong growth market for franchises, which constitute about 17 percent of the retail sector and at a 30 percent annual growth rate. As of 2010 there were 1200 franchisors in India, with a quarter originating outside the country or having majority holdings in the United States. The future is just as bright, with the franchising industry reaching an expected value of $20 billion in 2020.

“The time is right for a brand like ours,” Friedman says. “People everywhere are looking for a business concept that is fresh and unique. We’re hoping to network with potential multi-unit operators to partner with and to capitalize on this huge opportunity in India.”

Wing Zone featured in The Forum

This past Super Bowl weekend, Wing Zone was featured in The Forum in Fargo discussing the spike in wing sales experienced by local businesses on Super Bowl Sunday. In terms of sales in Fargo,Tami Smith let us know that Super Bowl Sunday is the largest sales day of the year by far, often seeing an increase from about 300 wings on a typical Sunday to about 2500 wings for the big game. Orders of 100 – 200 wings are common and the whole staff is prepared to meet the pre-game rush so customers can have everything ready for all of their parties. Wings provide a great snack food for all to enjoy because let’s face it, everyone loves wings and Wing Zone provides 15 different flavors to meet everyone’s favorite flavors. Click here to view the full article.

Business a blazin': Buffalo wing businesses get boost on Super Bowl Sunday
By MARINO ECCHER

For Thanksgiving, it’s turkey. For Easter, it’s ham. For the Super Bowl, it’s hot wings – millions and millions of hot wings.

In a savory confluence of product and event, wing restaurants – especially those that deliver – are prepping for a bonanza Sunday (an all-out blitz, for the pun-inclined), when hungry fans and partygoers seek out the football-friendly snack in droves.

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Wing Zone featured in the San Antonio Business Journal

Wing Zone was recently featured in the San Antonio Business Journal discussing the new opening of the Grill & Tap prototype this past week. Brad Meltzer, experienced restaurateur in San Antonio and Austin is opening the Grill & Tap prototype for the first time bringing a new look to the brand by offering a full service wing joint plus beer and wine. So far the restaurant has been a hit in the market and Brad is planning on adding a total of 10 locations in San Antonio and Austin. The original Wing Zone delivery and take-out concept has been around for the past 15 years and can be found at over 100 locations across the country. Click here to view the article in its entirety!

Restaurateur zoning in on Wing Zone Grill & Tap
By TRICIA LYNN SILVA

Austin-based businessman Brad Meltzer is mixing things up for a chicken-wing chain out of Atlanta.

Late last month, Meltzer opened the first of several Wing Zone restaurants planned in San Antonio, at 7828 Callaghan Road on the Northwest Side.

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Wing Zone featured in the TC Palm

Wing Zone was recently featured in the TC Palm in an article entitled, “Treasure Coast wing shops ready for Super Bowl onslaught.” For the article, local Wing Zone owner, Steven Fritz, shared his insight on the world of wings during Super Bowl weekend. On Super Bowl Sunday, Wing Zone in Port St. Lucie plans to sell 5,000 wings in a two hour period; an event that has had the restaurant planning since January 24th to ensure that they have enough sauces, as well as celery and wings to meet the demand of the customers who line up in the parking lot for these delicious morsels. Last year alone, Wing Zone did 40 million in system wide sales, demonstrating the need for wings over Super Bowl weekend. Click here to view the full article.

Treasure Coast wing shops ready for Super Bowl onslaught
By CATHY REEDER

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers are gearing up for the Super Bowl.

So are wing joints around the country.

General Manager Steven Fritz of the Port St. Lucie Wing Zone has a 15-page manual from corporate headquarters — just for Super Bowl logistics. It's the biggest sales day of the year.

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Wing Zone featured on Fox 5's "Good Day Atlanta"

Wing Zone was recently featured on Fox 5's "Good Day Atlanta." The segment aired yesterday and featured an awesome wing-saucing demo with Wing Zone co-founder and CEO Matt Friedman, who discussed why chicken wings are everyone’s favorite Super Bowl food. Matt brought some of his famous chicken wings and a variety of sauces to the set and taught the anchor how to sauce wings, while talking all about Wing Zone and how Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest sales day of the year. Also, Fox 5 posted information about Wing Zone's "Flavor Bowl" in which an individual has a chance to win a $200 giftcard to Wing Zone! Click here to view the segment, and also to find out about information on the "Flavor Bowl!"

Secrets for the Perfect Wings

Wing Zone Founder Matt Friedman shared the secrets to perfect wings -- be they winged, messy and hot or boneless and a little milder!

Be sure to check out Wing Zone on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/WingZoneNation , where they’re hosting their first official Flavor Bowl.

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Wing Zone featured in The Green Bay Press-Gazette

Wing Zone was recently featured in The Green Bay Press-Gazette with an article entitled "Green Bay Packers wins bring in green for businesses." The article focuses on the Super Bowl Sunday sales spike from the perspective of local Green Bay retailers. Wing Zone gets to start off the article with a business forecast from Wing Zone’s Green Bay franchisee, Randy Bardouche, who says he expects the Super Bowl Sunday rush this year to exceed the average volume of four full business days. Bardouche further discusses his preparation for the big day, and how many wings he expects to sell. Click here to view the full article!

Green Bay Packers wins bring in green for businesses
By NATHAN PHELPS

Take the volume from four regular business days and cram them into a few hours Sunday.

"It usually starts getting really heavy at 3 p.m. and goes until about 8 p.m.," said Randy Bardouche, an owner of Wing Zone, 1635 Main St. "If the Packers win, I expect it to go all night long, because that was the trend with the NFC championship game."

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Wing Zone featured in the Dayton Business Journal

Wing Zone was recently featured in the Dayton Business Journal in an article discussing the rise in sales over Super Bowl weekend. Ramzi Anubtawi, local owner of the two Dayton Wing Zone locations, shared his experience with readers on the influx of business that he encounters on Super Bowl Sunday. On a typical day, Ramzi said sales range from $2,000 -$2,400 however for the upcoming Super Bowl Sunday, Ramzi hopes to reach $9,000 - $10,000 in sales which makes it his busiest day of the year. Similar increases in sales is experienced across the 80 Wing Zone locations, making the Super Bowl the busiest day for chicken wings throughout the year. Click here to view the article in its entirety.

Wing Zone readies for Super Bowl rush
By GINGER CHRIST. January 28,2011

When the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers square off in Super Bowl XLV, Ramzi Anubtawi will be ready for the game day rush … of customers.

Anubtawi, the Dayton-area franchisee for Atlanta, Ga.-based Wing Zone, said Super Bowl Sunday is “just a crazy day.”

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Wing Zone published in the Dayton Business Journal

Wing Zone was recently published in the Dayton Business Journal discussing expansion plans in Dayton and across the state of Ohio. Local Dayton franchisee Ramzi Anubtawi, who owns two existing Wing Zone restaurants, has plans to open at least three more stores in the market over the next five years including a new location in Vandalia by mid-2012. The first Wing Zone was opened in 2005, and the Dayton restaurants are the only locations in Ohio. This leaves a huge opportunity for brand development statewide. Click here to view the full article.

Wing Zone plans to expand restaurants across Dayton, Ohio
By GINGER CHRIST, Jan. 28,2011

The Dayton chicken wing market is furthering its wingspan.

Ramzi Anubtawi, the Dayton-area franchisee for Wing Zone, plans to open three more stores in the Dayton market in the next five years, including the launch of a store in Vandalia by mid-2012.

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Wing Zone featured in The Leaf-Chronicle

Wing Zone was featured in an article entitled "Veterans hiring even Jan. 27 at LP Field," in the Leaf-Chronicle of Clarkville, TN. The article focuses on a hiring event for veterans and how franchising could be a great career choice for these veterans. Wing Zone provides a great opportunity for these veterans to make a career transition. Click here to view the full article.

Veterans hiring event Jan. 27 at LP Field
By Jake Lowary

Next week, veterans and their spouses looking for work will have the chance to meet with recruiters at LP Field.

The American Legion, Purple Heart Services and the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network are hosting the RecruitMilitary Opportunity Expo on Jan. 27 at the home of the Tennessee Titans.

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