Tuesday, July 29, 2014

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.



Wednesday, July 16, 2014

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

Slideshow

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.




Wednesday, July 9, 2014

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.

By David Kaplan


The Houston area's first Wing Zone will open in Pearland in about three months. (photo courtesy Wing Zone)

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.



Wednesday, June 25, 2014

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.

Click here to read the entire article.




Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Name our Next Promotion

Wing Zone wants you, the fans to name our next promotion. We are currently running a Facebook contest where fans have the chance to Name our Next Promotion and to win a $250 Wing Zone Gift Card! The new menu item is a Hand-Battered Tender and the combo will include 4 Hand-Battered Tenders, Regular Wedge Fries, 3 oz. portion of Sweet Coleslaw and a piece of Texas Toast, Wing Zone style.


All our fans have to do to enter is go to our Facebook page here and enter for their chance to Name our Next Promotion and win a $250 Wing Zone Gift Card!



Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Think Global, Eat Local

Wing Zone was recently featured in an article in qsrmagazine.com titled, "Think Global, Eat Local". The article discusses how many quick-serve restaurants are looking towards emerging markets in the Middle East, Asia, and other regions for new growth ventures. Hair Parra, Wing Zone's vice president of international development discusses keeping the food and flavors as consistent as possible across the various locations. Click here to read the article or begin below.



"Think Global, Eat Local"
By Nicole Duncan




In a globalized world, many quick-serve restaurants look to emerging markets in the Middle East, Asia, and other regions for new growth ventures. While these retailers strive to maintain the cornerstones of their brand, international menus can't be carbon copies of the American originals. Regional flavors, religious dietary restrictions, and different suppliers all play a part in shaping unique dishes for consumers abroad.

"There's a lot of research you have to do to really understand the market, the customs, the type of food people eat there, " says Danny Bendas, managing partner at Synergy Restaurant Consultants.

Some brands, like Atlanta-based Wing Zone, strive to keep the food and flavors as consistent as possible across the various locations.

"As much as we can, we want to have our main menu the same way that we have it here in the States," says Hair Parra, vice president of international development at Wing Zone. "The main reason we do that is because when people buy a franchise from the United States, they want to see the same thing they see in the States."...

Click here to read the entire article.




Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Wing Zone is part of spicy food trend

Wing Zone were recently featured on WYFF in a segment titled, "Wing Zone is part of spicy food trend." Mark from Wing Zone informs us what items to bring on a perfect picnic. Mark then spoke about Wing Zone's history and showed viewer how to toss wings properly. You can check out the segment by clicking the image below.