Wing Zone on WDTN Living Dayton

Wing Zone were recently featured on WDTN Living Dayton in a segment titled, "New Flavors at Wing Zone". In the segment, Wing Zone General Manager, Jim Barnick, showcases Wing Zone's three newest flavors; Mango Fire, Cinnamon Maple & BBQ Bacon Nirvana and has the anchors taste test the awesomeness. Check out the great segment below or click here.

Wing Zone in the San Antonio Express-News

Wing Zone were recently featured in an article in The San Antonio Express-News titled, "A Conversation with...Irfan Mohammed of Wing Zone." The article surrounds Irfan Mohammed's entrepreneurial background in the chicken wing industry, his new Wing Zone opening in San Antonio, and the brands unique concept. He discusses what differentiates the brand from competitors, and his future expansion plans for the area. Click here to read the article or begin below.

"A Conversation with...Irfan Mohammed of Wing Zone"
By Burt Henry



SAN ANTONIO - Irfan Mohammed is counting down the days for his first customer to walk through the doors of the newest Wing Zone in San Antonio. At this point, all he can hope for is making sure those doors can actually open. Click here to read the entire article.

Wing Zone flies into St. Louis Market

Wing Zone were recently featured in an article in the St. Louis Business Journal titled, "Wing Zone flies into St. Louis market." The article, featuring our own Matt Friedman discusses the history behind the Wing Zone concept and the steps needed to open a franchise with Wing Zone. St. Louis' newest (and first) Wing Zone is owned by Roya Moshiri and her husband Monte Dover and the article also discusses their experience in the Franchise industry. Click here to read the article or begin below.

"Wing Zone flies into St. Louis market"
By E.B. Solomont

Is there a chicken war brewing? 

Wing Zone, a restaurant concept based in Atlanta, is set to open its first St. Louis location next month, just weeks after Raising Cane's debuted its first stand-along store in the area, located in Des Peres less than a half-mile from Chick-fil-A.

The Wing Zone restaurant will be located at 1643 S. Jefferson Ave., in a shopping center that was redeveloped by Green Street St. Louis for $8 million. (The Jefferson Commons shopping center is also home to a new Save-A-Lot, which opened last week.)

In an increasingly crowded chicken field, Wing Zone bills itself as a fast-casual, cook-to-order concept. Most of its business is takeout, but for customers who stay and eat, servers bring the food to their tables. 

"People want the quality of a sit-down restaurant but want the value of a lower price," said CEO Matt Friedman, who co-founded the company as a college student.

Click here to read the entire article. 

Make the Perfect Wings for your Tailgate

Wing Zone's Khan and Noel Guilford were featured in a segment on FOX 17 This Morning titled, "Make the Perfect Wings for your Tailgate". Khan and Noel discussed how wings can make the perfect tailgate food for football games, specifically the Tennessee Titans game that took place on the night the segment was aired. Click the image below to watch the segment.

Wing Zone on WNCN My Carolina Today

Wing Zone's Dan Corrigan and Joy Morrison were featured in a segment on WNCN's My Carolina Today. The segment shows Dan and Joy sharing why chicken wings are the perfect snack for tailgating. Dan provides us with the secrets behind how Wing Zone wings are coated with Flavor and gives the viewer's tips on how to make the wings the most flavorful to fit each persons 'personality'. One of our newest flavors, Cinnamon Maple was sampled by the hosts. Click the image below to watch the video.

Wing Zone helps fans line up for the midnight release of Call of Duty: Ghosts.

Wing Zone were set up at Gamestop in Kennesaw, Georgia on November 4th for the midnight release of the much anticipated new Call of Duty release, Call of Duty:Ghosts.We made sure our Flavorholics were fed and even held a raffle for a free copy of the game.

Check our Facebook Page for more info on the event and for more upcoming events.

Trick or Treat with Wing Zone this Halloween

Wing Zone are running a special offer in honor of Halloween this week until Sunday the 3rd of November.



The special offer is as follows: FREE Banana Cheesecake Bites with purchase of entree, $5 minimum order and there is a limit of 1 per order. For those of you ordering online and through your mobile device, follow these steps towards your FREE Banana Cheesecake Bites"

Online Orders: Complete your order, choose Banana Bites, click "Checkout" & enter "Banana Bites" under "Coupons".

Mobile Device Orders: Complete your order, choose Banana Bites & click "Coupon" in the bottom left corner & enter "Banana Bites".

Remember, this expires on Sunday the 3rd of November so make sure to get your order in before then! For more great offers like this, make sure you sign-up for more offers here. Happy Halloween Flavorholics!

Wing Zone brings its flavors to Al Reem Island

Wing Zone were recently featured in an article on Zawya.com titled, "Wing Zone brings its flavours to Al Reem Island". The article talks about the recent official opening of the newest Wing Zone location at BOUTIK Sun & Sky and that the UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, Abdulla Al Saleh attended. The article provides some back story on Wing Zone and about our menu items. Click here to read the article or begin below.

"Wing Zone brings its flavours to Al Reem Island"
By Zawya.com



The official opening of the Wing Zone restaurant at BOUTIK Sun & Sky took place recently and was attended by his Excellency Abdulla Al Saleh, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, and the renowned Emirati director and actor Dr Habib Al Attar. Over a hundred guests, from all age groups, took part in the opening event that featured interactive games and food.

Wing Zone originated on the campus of the  University of Florida in the United States and is one of the fastest-growing takeout/delivery chains. Today there are Wing Zone restaurants across the United States, Central America, the Caribbean, Asia and the Middle East.

Click here to read the entire article. 

The 10 new places in Abu Dhabi you have to eat at

Wing Zone were featured in an article on The National in an article titled, "The 10 new place in Abu Dhabi you have to eat at." The article describes 10 new restaurants that have opened in Abu Dhabi that are a must try. Read about the new Wing Zone location below or check out the full article here.

"The 10 new places in Abu Dhabi you have to eat at"

By The National

Wing Zone, Boutik Mall, Reem Island

This is not exactly the gourmet fare, and it might be a few weeks yet before their driver is on staff and they're able to deliver to hungry individuals across Abu Dhabi, but the opening of the US franchise of Wing Zone in the Boutik mall on Reem Island must be noted. It's not easy to find chicken wings, whether bone-in or boneless, that strike the perfect balance between crispy yet tender chicken and thick, sticky sauce, and Wing Zone has managed the difficult feat. They have over 12 flavors to choose from when it comes to dressing those wings, and the option to get your wings catered in platters of 100 or more. It's a different take on fast food fare: their burgers are fresh, juicy and always so delicious; their sides are varied and come with your choice of blue cheese or ranch dipping sauce and both salads and shrimp platters are on the menu. Check out www.wingzoneuae.com of call 02 644 4223. *Hala Khalaf

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Meet Our September Flavorholic of the Month

As you may know, we run a mini contest called "Flavorholic of the Month" on our Facebook page. Each month we reward a loyal fan of ours with FREE wings coupons and mad street cred for being a devoted Flavorholic. This month's winner is Sarah Boisselle.

Sarah is from Biloxi, MS, prefers spicy when eating wings and has rated one of our three new flavors, BBQ Bacon Nirvana as her flavor of choice. Sarah says that she enjoys eating Wing Zone with our sweet tea once a week. Watch this space for our October Flavorholic of the month. Who know, it might be you. All you have to do to enter is tag us on Instagram with #Flavorholic or submit photos via our mobile app.

Fraternity holds wing-eating contest to benefit charities

Wing Zone were featured in the Tuscaloosa News in an article titled, "Fraternity holds wing-eating contest to benefit charities". The article explains Wing Zone putting no a wing-eating contest with the Greek System of the University of Alabama. Wing Zone's Dan Corrigan explains what the contest will consist of, the charities that are involved and what it means to the brand to be a part of a charitable occasion. Click here to read the article or begin below.

"Fraternity holds wing-eating contest to benefit charities"
By Morgan Taylor



The Wing Zone restaurant and students in the University of Alabama's Greek system are teaming up for a wing-eating contest today to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Alabama, the Huntsman Cancer Institute and the YMCA Tuscaloosa.

The wing-eating contest will begin at 2 p.m. at the new Sigma Chi fraternity house. Each year, fraternities and sororities come up with creative ways to raise money for their charity partners and fraternities Phi Kappa Sigma and Sigma Chi decided on the wing-eating contest.

"Our goal each year is to increase the amount we're able to donate. In addition to raising funds, it is important to raise awareness of these charities," said Nick Hagopian, president of UA's Phi Kappa Sigma Chapter.

The Wing Zone, 1241 McFarland Blvd. E., began accumulating as many wings as possible when Since Phi Kappa Sigma and Sigma Chi contacted the franchise with the idea, said Dan Corrigan, Wing Zone's Director of Marketing.

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McDonald's Goes Chicken Wings but Will Boneless Fly?

Wing Zone's Dan Corrigan was featured in an article on thestreet.com titled, "McDonald's Goes Chicken Wings but Will Boneless Fly?". The article discusses McDonald's rolling out "Mighty Wings". It discusses price bumps in product and how wing-centric restaurants are responding. The article discusses wing franchises and football season as the busiest time of the year. The article expands on Wing Zone's creative sauce line up and that wings are cooked to order. You can click here to read the article or begin below.

"McDonald's Goes Chicken Wings but Will Boneless Fly?"
By Laurie Kulikowski

Chicken wing lovers across America are either rejoicing or snubbing McDonald's new "Mighty Wings" offering this week whereby the fast-food giant will offer the meal at more than 14,000 nationwide locations. The roll out began this week and extending through the end of November.

Mighty Wings will be sold with so-called bone-in chicken wings either as a "drummette" or a "wingette". The wings are sold in three, five and 10 pieces starting at $2.99 and come with an assortment of nine sauces including Chipotle Barbeque Sauce, Creamy Ranch Sauce, Honey Mustard Sauce, among others, McDonald's says.

As wing-centric restaurants consider the chain's impact on their food costs -- especially if large bulk purchases by McDonald's limits overall supply thereby causing chicken wings prices to spike -- another scenario could emerge if the Oak Brook, Illinois-based company decides to continue the item for a longer period or even permanently: the mass adoption of the boneless wing.

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Forget Buffalo; Think Mango and Maple

Wing Zone have been featured in a great article in the Ocala Star Banner titled, "Forget Buffalo; Think Mango and Maple". The article focuses on the history of the chicken wing and how Wing Zone is showing innovative superiority with our newest Flavors: BBQ Bacon Nirvana, Cinnamon Maple and Flavor Face Off winner Mango Fire. The article highlights Wing Zone's history and discusses our well loved "Flavorholics" and the origin of the word. Our very own Dan Corrigan discusses the inspiration behind our newest flavors and why these new flavors put Wing Zone one step above the competition. Click here to read the article or begin below.

"Forget Buffalo; Think Mango and Maple"

By Rick Allen

Next year, chicken wings will be 50 years old. Not that chickens didn't have wings before that, but it was in 1964 according to legend, when Teressa Bellisimo broiled a batch of wings destined for the next day's stock pot and created today's universal appetizer - Buffalo wings, named because her Anchor Bar was in Buffalo, N.Y.

In the ensuing half-century, wings have gone from the least-desirable piece of poultry to the most; on the wholesale market, wings typically are more expensive than any other piece of chicken except boneless and skinless breasts, especially around the Super Bowl - when we eat more than a billion wings, or roughly 100 million pounds, according to the National Chicken Council.

Nearly every restaurant regardless of its primary cuisine typically has wings - in recent years the "Buffalo" has been dropped. And their varied flavors always are the key.

Some places specialize in wings; among them, Wing Zone, which has its roots in Gainesville where a couple of University of Florida fraternity guys - Matt Friedman and Adam Scott - experimented with cooking wings in their house kitchen and sold the results to other students as a way to beat late-night munchies. 

They called themselves "flavorholics," and their flavors are repeat winners at the National Buffalo Wing Festival in Buffalo.

Click here to read the entire article.

National FREE Skinny Dipper Day is the 6th of September 2013

You're eyes are not deceiving you, this Friday, September the 6th, is National FREE Skinny Dipper Day! Pay a visit to your local Wing Zone and pick up your FREE snack size Skinny Dippers.


Choose 1 of our 3 NEW Flavors on your FREE snack size Skinny Dipper! You can choose the Flavor Face Off Winner, Mango Fire, the sweeeet Cinnamon Maple, or BBQ Bacon Nirvana. Bacon, nuff said!

It is only available for 1 day! Earn Wing Zone Rewards by ordering online, type "New Flavor" in the coupon section after clicking "Checkout". So Flavorholics, #WhatsYourFlavor?

Wing Zone Adds New Flavors!

If you haven't yet heard, we have added three new unforgettable Flavors; Cinnamon Maple, BBQ Bacon Nirvana and Mango Fire. Mango Fire was created by our Flavor Face-Off Facebook contest winner John Padukiewicz and has already become a fan favorite. The Three Flavors are described below:

Cinnamon Maple: Like chicken and waffles? Our Cinnamon maple magic will take you there.
BBQ Bacon Nirvana: The doors to BBQ Heaven open majestically with the taste of bacon.
Mango Fire: Kick back and enjoy a trip to the islands - an island with an active volcano!

Almost all of our locations are now selling the new flavors and the ones without will soon be featured our new flavor creations on their menus. So the question is, have you tried them yet? Which one is your favorite?

Dining boom: Georgia-based chains spreading wings - Wing Zone featured in the Atlanta Journal Constitution

Wing Zone were recently featured in the Atlanta Journal Constitution in an article titled, "Dining boom: Georgia-based chains spreading wings". The article is based on an interview between our very own CEO and co-founder Matt Friedman and Business Reporter, Leon Stafford. The article discusses Georgia-based chains expanding as a result of the upswing in the economy. Matt Friedman discusses the process of bringing in franchisees. He also touches on the benefits of franchisees helping their portfolio with more experience. Click here to read the article or begin below.

"Dining boom: Georgia-based chains spreading wings"
By Leon Stafford

If you've noticed Zaxby's or Moe's Southwest Grill restaurants popping up faster than the weeds in your backyard due to our overabundance of rain lately, your eyes are not deceiving you.

After several years of moderate to almost no growth in the industry, operators of several Georgia-based restaurant chains say they are on an expansion roll this year, with many concepts adding double digit locations. Zaxby's and Moe's alone will open 50 and 65 restaurants this year respectively.

Click here to read the entire article.

Wing Zone featured in June issue of QSR

Wing Zone were recently featured in the June issue of QSR in an article titled, "The Transformational Franchisee". The article discusses how Wing Zone have optimized their preparation speeds by working with The Exchange on Army and Air Force bases. The article further discusses how people can change processes within a functioning franchise system. Click here to read the article or begin below.

"The Transformational Franchisee"
By Robert Thomas

 Army and Air Force foodservice provider The Exchange has been serving U.S. military families since 1895 with meals in cafeteria lines and snack bars. It wasn't until 1985, however, that it first signed a license agreement with a name-brand food franchisee - at the time, Burger King.

Today, The Exchange has experience with more than 40 brands, including chicken-wing chain Wing Zone. The company recently developed a method that serves Wing Zone's product faster and more efficiently, a process that rolled out to a Fort Lewis, Washington, base and helped make its seven units more profitable and streamlined.

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Wing Zone on CNNMoney.com

Wing Zone were recently featured on CNNMoney.com in an article titled, "The hot business of exporting America's franchises". The article showcases  all the international growth that Wing Zone has undergone over the past year, and discusses future possibilities for Wing Zone internationally. The article also showcases Wing Zone as a top brand finding success abroad, and includes quotes from our CEO Matt Friedman about the next phase of international growth. Click here to read the article or begin below.

"The hot business of exporting America's franchises"
By Jose Pagliery



At this year's franchise expo in New York City, Americans dreaming of opening up their own pizza shop or burger joint were often fourth in line behind Kuwaiti, Chinese or Peruvian executives.

Foreigners made up nearly a fifth of the attendees, and even small companies found themselves awash in attention. There's an insatiable appetite abroad for American franchises.

Take, for instance, the four Bolivian businessmen who crowded around the Wing Zone booth to make their case: Bolivia's ready for chicken wings, and Wing Zone is just the right American brand to bring back home.

With 60 or so locations in the United States, Wing Zone isn't exactly a big player when compared to, say, McDonald's. But international expansion, once reserved for only the largest brands, is gaining popularity for even the smallest franchises.

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Wing Zone on ChicagoGrid.com

Wing Zone were recently featured in an article in ChicagoGrid.com (Chicago Sun-Times) titled, "Prepare for Carnage, Wing Zone is coming to Chicago". The article, which can be found here, announces the multi-unit deal signed by local entrepreneur Amyn Ali. The article provides information about the opening pipeline and the growth opportunity for the Chicagoland market. The article can be found here or you can begin below.

"Prepare For Carnage, Wing Zone is Coming to Chicago"
By Madeline Skaggs




The owner of several Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins isn't chicken about bringing a new chain to town.

Amyn Ali recently signed a deal with Georgia-bases Wing Zone to open 14 Chicago-area locations by 2020. The first location is slated for Bolingbrook in August, with plans for a second on the South Side, at 87th and Wood, shortly after. The remaining 12 store locations have yet to be determined.

Wing Zone opened in 1991 and now has nearly 100 locations worldwide. The model, which has 60 to 65 percent of sales coming from drive-thru and takeout orders, has little competition in the Chicago market.


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Atlanta Franchisers Look to Taiwan and Beyond

Wing Zone were recently featured in an article on www.globalatlanta.com titled, "Atlanta Franchisers Look to Taiwan and Beyond". The article discusses Wing Zone’s development plans internationally. Wing Zone's Hair Parra discusses the menu differences for different countries and testing the locals tastes before creating the full menu. The article talks about the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the trade mission Wing Zone partook in. Click here to read the article or begin below.

"Atlanta Franchisers Look to Taiwan and Beyond"

By Trevor Williams

A young population of 23 million in a democracy with a growing appetite for U.S. fast food has Atlanta-based franchisers looking to take cinnamon rolls, sandwiches and chicken wings to Taiwan.

Focus Brands Inc, and Wing Zone took part in a trade mission led by the Georgia Department of Economic Development in April, seizing the opportunity for a smooth introduction to a market they were already considering. 

It's not as though either has had trouble expanding abroad. Focus Brands has opened Auntie Anne's pretzel shops all over Asia, two Moe's Southwest Grills in Russia, and even a Cinnabon store in war-torn Libya. 

Still, the Georgia department set up meetings that made it easy for the company to connect with the right people in Taiwan. "For us, it's a really convenient and cost effective away to get face to face potential investors," said Scott Chorna, director of International new business development Focus Brands, who returned from the trip to his base in Los Angelos

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Wing Zone featured in Inside Business: The Hampton Roads Business Journal

Wing Zone were recently featured in an article that was published in Inside Business: The Hampton Roads Business Journal titled, "Wings, art and more among new openings." The article discusses the opening of a new Wing Zone in Hampton, VA. The article discusses how DaShawn Rollins and his business partners, Brandon Chandler and Roderick James, saw a niche opportunity for wings in Hampton, VA. After brand and market research, they decided Wing Zone was the perfect opportunity. Click here to read the article or begin below.

"Wings, are and more among new openings"
By Lydia Wheeler



Hampton University students will soon have another dining option. Wing Zone, and Atlanta=based franchise, is opening June 10 at 1026 Settlers Landing Road, Suite D, in Hampton across from the college.

DaShawn Rollins, 24, of Atlanta, will run the 2,100-square-foot store with 21 employees and two partners - Brandon Chandler, 27, of Kingstree, S.C., and Roderick James, 25, of Los Angeles. Rollins, an operations specialist for the Navy, said he met Chandler and James while stationed in Norfolk. Chandler is a cryptologic technician with the Navy, and James was honorably discharged.

"We knew there was a niche in the city of Hampton," he said. "We used to live around the area, and we noticed there was no place that served wings."

Click here to read the entire article.

Wing Zone's Dan Corrigan featured in QSR

Wing Zone's Dan Corrigan was recently featured in an article on QSRmagazine.com titled, "The New Face of R&D". The article discusses the importance of social media for crowdsourcing and interacting with fans. It also discusses the Flavor Face-Off Contest and what a brand can gain by using Facebook to create new flavors and menu items. Click here to read the article or begin below.

"The New Face of R&D"
By Terah Shelton Harris

There's no way around the truth that social media is now a critical tool for limited-service restaurants brands. It plays an influential role in marketing and building brand identity, and allows concepts to reach out the and interact with fans and followers to build deeper relationships.

But using social media is about more than just advertising products and promotions on Facebook and Twitter. Today, many brands in the industry are taking it a step further, using social media and crowdsourcing to help create new products and flavors.

Click here to read the entire article. 

Wing Zone featured on Fox Carolina

Wing Zone Greenville was recently featured in a video segment on Fox Carolina titled, "Wing Zone Preparing for Memorial Day Feasts".  The segment shows us the reporters' camera man over indulging in our wings and discusses with Mark Hamrick of Wing Zone Greenville about prepping the wings for Memorial Day gatherings. To check out the segment, click on the image below.

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Wings Playoffs: Best beers to pair with chicken wings

We love wings. We love beer. When the two of them combine, it can be a beautiful combination, but are we making the perfect connection between the right type of wing and the right type of beer? We have found a great article on www.cleveland.com that breaks down the various options we have when choosing the right beer and wing combination. You can check out the article here or begin reading below.

"Wings Playoffs: Best beers to pair with chicken wings." 

By Marc Bona

You're in your favorite sports bar with friends and everyone's craving chicken wings. The waitress takes your drink order as you mull your options: How spicy do we want them? What flavor? How many? 

Maybe it's time wings-and-beer lovers order wings first, then beer. So instead of asking for a mindless light lager, ask yourself what beer goes with what style of wings. We went to local folks who know their beer to help us here. Our wing-beer experts: 

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Wing Zone featured on WaynePatch.com

Wing Zone were recently featured on WaynePatch.com in an article titled,  "New Wing Zone to Host Grand Opening Saturday". The articles discusses Wing Zone's latest opening in Wayne, NJ and highlights the fun and festivities that were going to be present at the grand opening. Furthermore, Prabhu Ranjaraju, the new owner of our Wayne, NJ location also discusses the potential of his new Wing Zone. Click here to view the article or begin below.

"New Wing Zone to Host Grand Opening Saturday"
By, Daniel Hubbard

Wing Zone will host it's grand opening Saturday, April 27 at 11 a.m. The restaurant is located at 61 Berdan Ave. in the same building as the Subway restaurant across from the Wayne Hills Mall. It features a variety of chicken wings, both with and without the bones, and a variety of sauces.

There will be a magician, a chicken wing eating contest and giveaways. Owner Prabhu Ranjaraju is also the owner of the new Subway restaurant.

"There's a lot of potential here," he said. "Wayne has William Paterson University, a lot of foot traffic, and there are a lot of main roads and highways that a lot of people who don't live in Wayne use to travel."

Click here to read the entire article. 

Wing Zone on WCJB TV20

Wing Zone were recently featured on WCJB TV20 in a segment titled, "A Local Business Benefits from Gators and Florida Gulf Coast Pre-Game". The segment was shot from TV20 reporter Kyla Ryan outside of Wing Zone's Gainesville location. The segment talks about the Gators game against Dunk City and how the Gainesville Wing Zone would be kept busy throughout. You can check out the video by clicking the image below

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Adam Wyatt of WIng Zone on WHAS

Wing Zone's Adam Wyatt was recently featured in a segment on WHAS in Louisville titled, "GMK anchors take Wing Zone Challenge". The segment talks about how to make and sauce the perfect wings in honor of the Louisville Cardinals in the Sweet Sixteen. The WHAS anchors also try out Wing Zone's Nuclear Challenge to see who can handle the hottest wings. You can check out the segment here or view the video below.

 

Wing Zone on Gainesville Television Network

Wing Zone's Gainesville owner, Eric Zhao was recently featured in a segment on the Gainesville Television Network evening news on March 29th. The segment focuses on several restaurants and bars around Gainesville that were gearing up for that night's basketball game. The segment includes some shots of wings being made at Wing Zone and a sound bite with Gainesville Wing Zone owner Eric Zhao in which he estimates they'd sell up to 3,000 wings which was approximately half of what they sold for the super bowl. You can check out the segment here or view the video below.



GTN - Gainesville Television Network

Wing Zone's Mike Forrest on Dayton's ABC/FOX

Wing Zone's Mike Forrest was recently featured on Dayton's ABC/FOX. In the segment Mike, discussed Wing Zone's products and why they're perfect for March Madness. He shows off different sauces, wings and Wing Zone's latest product, Skinny Dippers. Mike also discusses why wings are hugely popular during sporting events. You can check out the segment here or click the image below.

It's a big thing, the chicken wing. Might as well pick the best beer

We know that beer and wings are quite the combination and we have found an interesting article on eatocracy.cnn.com title, "It's a big thing, the chicken wing. Might as well pick the best beer." The article breaks down the various types of wings and suggests the perfect beer to accompany each type of wings. You can check out the article here or begin reading below.

"It's a big thing, the chicken wing. Might as well pick the best beer." 

By Ray Isle

My secret theory about why chicken wings and football go so well together can be demonstrated by a very simple experiment. First, go to the store and buy a chicken. Next, remove its wings. Next, truss its little feet together. Now paint it brown. What does it look like? Exactly: a football. Chickens are footballs, except for the wings. And that’s why when we watch football, we eat chicken wings.

Some people might question the logic of the above theory, but they, of course, have not been drinking enough beer. Because that is the other thing that goes perfectly with chicken wings: beer, and enough of it...

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Wing Zone featured in AARP

Wing Zone were recently featured in an article on AARP titled, "Healthy Surprise: Low-Calorie Menus Spur More Profits". In the article, Candy Sagon references Wing Zone's recent article in The New York Times and discusses how Wing Zone have added Skinny Dippers as a healthier option for their customers. Read the article below or click here.

"Healthy Surprise: Low-Calorie Menus Spur More Profits"
By Candy Sagon

"Healthy" doesn't sell, the restaurants chains said. Low-cal items always tank, the fast-food places whined. Well, guess what? Turns out "healthy" does sell.

A new study finds that fast-food and casual restaurant chains that offer lower-calorie options are seeing higher profits and more customers, while those that don't, aren't. Simple as that. Not only are Americans ordering fewer portions of french fries, the study shows, they're going for smaller main-dish portions and shunning sugary drinks.

The analysis of 21 chains - including McDonalds, Applebee's, Burger King, Cracker Barrel, IHOP, Panera Bread and KFC - between 2006 and 2011 found that lower-calorie food and drinks fueled the chains' growth, the Wall Street Journal reported...

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Super Bowl fans cry 'fowl' over chicken wing shortage

We have found an interesting article on mnn.com (Mother Nature Network) titled,  "Super Bowl fans cry 'fowl' over chicken wing shortage". The article discusses how the Super Bowl is the second -biggest eating day of the year and the volume of wings consumed. The article also examines the reasons behind the much discussed chicken-wing shortage. Although the article was written before the the Big Game, it still possesses some interesting and relate-able points. Click here for the entire article.

"Super Bowl fans cry 'fowl' over chicken wing shortage".
By Ned Smith

Americans are serious about their chicken wings, no more so than during the Super Bowl weekend,  the second-biggest eating day of the year.

It doesn't take much to start a furor with foodies, no matter how retrograde their tastes may be. Last fall, it was the pork industry crying wolf about an anticipated shortage of ham and bacon because of feed crops decimated by drought. This year, it's the National Chicken Council taking Mother Nature and the federal government to task for a shortfall in the production of chicken wings that will hold consumption to 1.23 billion wing segments during the 2013 Super Bowl, 12.3 million less than last year.

It's not that our appetite for these zesty, protein-rich snacks has diminished. Quite the contrary, said Bill Roenigk, chief economist and market analyst at the National Chicken Council, a Washington, D.C.-based trade group.

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Wing Zone featured in the New York times

Wing Zone were recently featured in an article on The New York Times, titled "Lighter Meals Appeal to Diners and Owners". In the article, Matt Friedman, founder and CEO of Wing Zone discusses how the Wing Zone brand has adapted to consumers and customers' needs by offering healthier, low calorie food alternatives on their menus. Matt explains that the company's decision to add Skinny Dippers, fried chicken breast nuggets with no breading, and that they are distinguished and unique because you can get them in any one of the 17 flavors Wing Zone's regular wings come in. Click here to read the entire article.

Lighter Meals Appeal to Diners and Owners.
By Stephanie Storm

Driven by pressures like consumer demand and looming federal regulations that will require them to post calorie counts on menus, restaurant chains around the country are adding more nutritious choices and shrinking portion sizes.

The smaller portions, which are not necessarily cheaper, are in the first step toward reversing the practice of piling more food on a plate than anyone needs in a single meal, a trend that began nearly three decades ago. Besides making a contribution to customers' health, restaurant owners are finding that the move is paying off financially.

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Wing Zone voted #1 Least Expensive Wings in the country

Wing Zone were recently featured in an article on thedailymeal.com titled, "Which Chain Has the Cheapest Wings". The article looks at the various wing chains throughout the United States and compiles a slideshow of the top 11 cheapest wings. Wing Zone ranked #1 for the least expensive wings in the country. You can view the entire article here or view the slideshow here.

Which Chain Has the Cheapest Wings
By Dan Myers

As recently as 50 years ago, chicken wings were commonly used only in stock preparation, or were simply thrown away. They're bony, fatty, and otherwise unimpressive when compared to the other, more useful chicken parts. But as the story goes, one day in the 1960s, the owners of Buffalo, N.Y's Anchor Bar decided to deep-fry some wings, then douse them in a combinations of hot sauce and butter, and a national institution was born.

Their all-American status, ease of preparation, and the fact that they happen to go along very nicely with beer led to a massive surge in wings' popularity, and now you'd be hard pressed to find a bar that doesn't serve the snack...

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Wing Zone CEO Matt Friedman featured on FOX

Wing Zone's Matt Friedman was recently featured in a segment on FOX Business, After the Bell titled, "Great Time for Businesses to Expand?". The segment explores why Wing Zone's Matt Friedman, along with Philly Pretzel Factory's CEO Dan DiZio and Checkers CEO Rick Silva are expanding their companies in this economy.

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Wing Zone featured in TIME

Wing Zone were recently featured in a TIME article by Brad Tuttle, titled, "How Fast Food Restaurants Tempt You into Breaking New Year's Resolutions". In the article, he discusses many fast food restaurant's deals for the new year and discussed the healthier option of Skinny Dippers from Wing Zone. Click here to read the entire article.

How Fast Food Restaurants Tempt You into Breaking New Year's Resolutions.
By Brad Tuttle

Every January, people make resolutions to lose weight, stay away from fatty foods, and save money, all of which can be accomplished by staying away from restaurants - fast food and takeout restaurants in particular. Naturally, restaurants launch some of their most tempting deals at this time of year, making it extra difficult to keep those resolutions.

Toward the end of every calendar year, Americans splurge on holiday gifts and parties. Budges and diets are temporarily banished, often with the idea that we'll make amends to our financial statements and waistlines come January.

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Wing Zone featured in QSR Magazine

Wing Zone was recently featured in an article on qsrmagazine.com titled, "Wing Zone Wants Women to Take a Skinny Dipper". The article discusses the new Skinny Dippers, what they are, why the brand is targeting women, and the sizes and prices offered. Dan Corrigan discusses how Skinny Dippers are a healthier option. Click here for the entire article or begin below.

Wing Zone Wants Women to Take a Skinny Dipper
By Mary Avant

 With many diners across the country still trying to make good on their New Year’s resolutions to stick to a healthier diet, Wing Zone is trying to cash in on their hard-fought efforts.Its newest chicken product, Skinny Dippers—unbreaded, 100 percent white chicken breast that’s fried and flavored-fused in one of the brand’s 17 flavors—plays up this health angle.
“It looks like it’s a grilled item, so it’s got kind of the healthier halo,” says Dan Corrigan, Wing Zone’s marketing manager. “So launching it at the beginning of the year when everyone’s got their New Year’s resolution—and for those looking to eat a better solution for you—it’s definitely better and healthier than our original and boneless wings.” 

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Wing Zone featured in National Restaurant News

Wing Zone was recently featured in an article on NRN.com titled, "Wing Zone Targets Women with Skinny Dippers." The article discusses the new Skinny Dippers, what they are, when they will become available, and the sizes and prices offered. Dan discusses how Skinny Dippers are a healthier option. Click here for the entire article or begin below.

Wing Zone targets women with Skinny Dippers
By: Erin Dostal

Chain aims to draw more female customers with boneless, unbreaded version of chicken wings.

Wing Zone has launched Skinny Dippers, a boneless, unbreaded version of their chicken wings that the company hopes will bring more female customers into stores.

“Generally, wings are seen as the guy’s meal while watching the game,” said Dan Corrigan, marketing manager at Atlanta-based Wing Zone. “This is healthier than regular boneless wings because it’s unbreaded.”

 

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Wing Zone featured in the Bowie Blade News

Wing Zone was recently featured in the Bowie Blade News in an article entitled, "Bowie resident a real wing man in nationwide contest."  The article discusses Wing Zone’s recent Flavor Face-off competition through Facebook. Dan discusses Wing Zone’s community commitment and their dedication to their customers. Dan also discusses the competition and how Wing Zone’s diehard fans submitted ideas for the next Wing Zone flavor. Competition winner John Padukiewicz discussed his experience with the competition.  For the entire article click here or begin below.

Bowie resident a real wing man in nationwide contest
By: David Emanuel

John Padukiewicz is king of the wings.

He is the winner of a nationwide Wing Zone contest asking America to come up with the next wing flavor.

Bowie is home to one of several Wing Zone restaurants across the country, and Padukiewicz was “floored” when he heard he won.

“I really just entered to get the 10 free wings,” he said, explaining that anyone who submitted an original flavor idea received 10 free wings.

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