Wing Zone adds operations, marketing execs

June 23, 2021

Wing Zone has added to its leadership team, tapping Derek Roback as VP of Operations and Dean Sasso as director of Marketing.

Wing Zone joins the Chicken Sandwich Wars

April 28, 2021

A new contender just joined the so-called Chicken Sandwich Wars: Wing Zone's Colossal Chicken Sandwich is entering the fray and doesn't care if it ruffles a…

Capriotti's, Wing Zone expanding nationwide presence

April 5, 2021

In the three months since Capriotti's Sandwich Shop's acquired Atlanta-based Wing Zone, the brands have inked franchise agreements that will add 30 locations…

Capriotti's, Wing Zone execs give us the why behind the merger

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

January 5, 2021

Las Vegas-based Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has acquired Wing Zone, a fast casual brand based in Atlanta.

Wing Zone CEO on why sales are up 35%

Matt Friedman, CEO and co-founder of Wing Zone, discusses how the brand's in-demand, delivery-centric model has allowed for groundbreaking success, resulting…

Restaurants cutting delivery fees to promote social distancing

As restaurants across the United States shutter dine-in locations and switch to carry-out and delivery-only options, many fast casuals are discounting or…

Fast casual in it to win it on Super Bowl Sunday

Restaurant brands are gearing up for the big game with specials and LTOs.

What to do when franchisees go rogue

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As franchise organizations expand, they oftentimes find it makes sense to allow franchisees some freedom in how they market the brand. But knowing how much…

How Wing Zone conquers delivery using in-house drivers, third-party providers

Wing Zone CEO Matt Friedman explains why third-party companies are an important part of the chain's delivery strategy even though it has its own in-house…

CEOs of Wing Zone, Focus Brands, Captain D's, Backyard Burgers, Koti Pizza predict industry changes, trends

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

This year's Fast Casual Executive Summit wrapped up Tuesday night with insights from some of the industry's most successful CEOs.