Wing Zone on Fox Business

Wing Zone were recently featured on FOX Business' After the Bell in a segment featuring Wing Zone's CEO, Matt Friedman. In the segment, Matt discusses how Wing Zone continues to grow in the restaurant industry and is putting the pressure on casual dining by taking away market share. Learn more clicking the image below.

Class is in Session

Wing Zone were recently featured in an article in QSR Magazine in an article titled, "Class is in Session: As back-to-school season gets underway, brands look to become part of students' routines." The article was a featured web exclusive on brands that are looking to expand on campus and or offering deals around the back-to-school time. Highlighted in the piece was the importance of being a part of a routine and the significance of the campus expansion strategy. Click here to read the article or begin below.

"Class is in Session"
By Christine Blank




As back-to school season gets underway, brands look to become part of students' routines.

The back-to-school season signals a return to more regular meal routines for families, and quick-service and fast-casual restaurants are working hard to be a part of those routines. Many limited-service brands are entrenching themselves in and around elementary schools, high schools, and the lucrative university market as students across the U.S. head back to school.

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NBC 6 celebrates National Chicken Wing Day.

Wing Zone were recently featured on KTAL WYFF NBC 6 in an segment titled, "NBC 6 celebrates National Chicken Wing Day". Franchisees Ken and Miranda Gilliard provided some great tips and tricks of the trade for adding flavor to your wings. You can click here to view the segment or watch below.

Party on the Patio: Wing Zone

Wing Zone were recently featured in a segment on Fox 45 Dayton Morning Show titled, "Party on the Patio: Wing Zone". Wing Zone's Jim Barnick discusses how viewers can make their own flavorful wings at home for National Chicken Wing Day on July 29th. You can click here to view the segment or watch the video below.

Wing Zone moving into RGV with two locations

Wing Zone were recently featured on Action 4 News' Valley Biz Blog in an article titled, "Wing Zone moving into RGV with two locations". The article talks about how Franchisee Nick Chandra is bringing two Wing Zone to the Rio Grande Valley. The piece also highlights how Wing Zone will set itself apart from its competitors in the community with its flavors, competitive prices, and delivery service. Click here to read the article or begin below.

"Wing Zone moving into RGV with two locations"
By Sergio Chapa

Let the wing wars begin!

Wing Zone is coming to Rio Grande Valley with two locations.

Franchise owner Nick Chandra is bringing one restaurant to Harlingen and another inside La Plaza Mall in McAllen.

Manager Reymundo Cano tells the Valley Biz Blog that the Harlingen location will be located inside the old Wingstop off South 77 Sunshine Strip.

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Wing Zone to open first Houston Area location

Wing Zone were recently featured on the Houston Chronicle in an article titled, "Wing Zone to open first Houston Area location". The article was a feature piece on Wing Zone's development plans in Houston, with the first location set to open in Pearland. The article also discusses the Wing Zone concept and the Aggarwal's franchising background. Click here to read the entire article or begin below.

"Wing Zone to open first Houston area location"

By David Kaplan

The Houston area's first Wing Zone restaurant will open at 2813 Business Center Drive in Pearland in about three months.

Local Wing Zone franchisee Keshuv Aggarwal said he and his family members are scouting more Wing Zone locations in the area.

Their first Wing Zone is 1,200 square feet and will seat about 20 people inside and also have outdoor seating, he said.

Wing Zone sells chicken wings and tenders, burgers, chicken sandwiches, shrimp and salads. Wing and tender flavors include Buffalo Bliss, Thai Chili and Lemon Zinger.

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Restaurant Industry Honors the Military

Wing Zone were recently featured on nrn.com in an article titled, "Restaurant Industry Honors the Military". The article focuses on how brands support military veterans. Wing Zone CEO and Founder Matt Friedman talks about when Wing Zone began franchising and how he was unaware that signing a military veteran as it's original franchisee would become Wing Zone's top seller over time. Click here to read the entire article or begin below:


"Restaurant Industry Honors the Military"
By NRN

A 2011 National Restaurant Association survey found that 75 percent of American adults would be more likely to choose a restaurant that participates in a charitable program supporting U.S. military personnel, veterans and their families when dining out on Veterans Day, Nov, 11.

Many restaurateurs also like to show their gratitude toward the military in more direct ways. For years, Tim Horton's has given away donuts, while Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Hooter's and numerous other chains offered free meals or discounts to current and ex-military on Veterans Day. Many other brands offer 10 percent discounts to vets and active duty military all year round.

In addition, several restaurant companies are seeking to employ veterans and help them become franchisees. Recent NRA analysis U.S. Census Bureau data revealed that nearly 10 percent of the more than 880,000 thousand restaurants in the U.S. are at least 50-percent owned by military veterans, while nearly 38 percent of that are majority-owned.

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