Wing Zone plans three new locations

Wing Zone were recently featured in Crain's Chicago Business in an article titled, "Wing Zone plans three new locations". Ally Marotti, with Crain's Chicago Business spoke with Matt Friedman about Wing Zone's expansion plans for Chicago and how the brand looks to dominate the wings category throughout the city. The article also discusses Wing Zone's plans to go head to head with Wingstop locations throughout the Chicago market. You can read the full article by clicking here or begin below.

"Wing Zone plans three new locations"
By Crain's Chicago Business

Wing Zone plans to deliver three new locations to the Chicago area this spring.

The Atlanta-based wing joint is set to open the first of those in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood March 5.

"Chicago is a great market. The people there expect great food, there's no doubt about that," said Matt Friedman, CEO and co-founder of Wing Zone. "When we look at the wings category, there is really no one that is dominating that space right now, so that is why we really pinpointed (Chicago) as a key growth area for us."

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Wing Zone to open in Bensenville

Wing Zone were recently featured in an article in "My Suburban Life" titled, "Wing Zone to open in Bensenville". The article talks about how Pankaj Patel is opening a new Wing Zone in Bensenville. The article discusses Pankaj's background, and his past experience working with both Dairy Queen and Subway systems. Click here to read the entire article or begin below.

"Wing Zone to open in Bensenville"
By Suburban Life Media

With several years of business ownership and restaurant management experience under his belt, Pankaj Patel is opening up a Wing Zone at 1047 S. York Road, according to a news release.

"The first thing that impressed me about Wing Zone was the product - I thought they really stood out because of their food," Patel said in the release. "Knowing that it was a young franchise and that it was growing quickly, I felt it would give a great return upon investment, so I decided to go through with it."

Patel completed his education in his native Gujarat, India, studying economics and finance at the State of Gujarat College and graduating in 1992. After finishing school, Patel joined his parents in their cross-continental move to Chicago.

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Wing Zone's Bolingbrook location first of many to come

Wing Zone were recently featured in a great article in Crain's Chicago Business titled, "Wing Zone's Bolingbrook location first of many to come". The article talks about how Wing Zone has began its expansion in the Chicagoland area by opening the first location in Bolingbrook, IL. Click here to read the entire article or begin below.

"Wing Zone's Bolingbrook location first of many to come"
By Lorene Yue

Atlanta-based Wing Zone Franchise Corp. is landing in Bolingbrook with the first of 14 locations it's planning in Cook County.

The suburban spot makes its debut Feb 8. and is owned by franchisee Amyn Ali, managing partner of Chicago-based Jamar Group. He holds the rights to develop more Wing Zones in the next seven year. There is already a Wing Zone in Berkeley, but that's owned by a different franchisee.

Jamar Group will open its second restaurant this summer at 87th and Wood streets in the Gresham neighborhood of Chicago. Mr. Ali said he's scouting spots for his third Wing Zone.

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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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