Franchising
Capriotti's, Wing Zone end 2022 with over 235 locations
January 10, 2023
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone reported that 2022 was a record-breaking year for both brands with the signing of nine area-development agreements in Q4 equating to a total of 92 locations. It closed the year with 99 Capriotti's and 136 Wing Zones.
The Q4 area developer agreements will expand both brands into territories in the U.S. and abroad, including in St. Louis, Kalispell, Montana; Illinois; the Republic of India and the Philippines
"I have been nothing short of impressed and proud of the rapid growth rate we were able to see across both brands throughout this past year," David Bloom, chief development and operating officer for Capriotti's and Wing Zone, said in a press release. "Our team's dedication to bringing these quality sandwich and wing concepts to new territories across the world is what has allowed us to expand both our national and international footprints with a total of 235 new shops between both Capriotti's and Wing Zone in 2022, with big plans for further expansion in 2023."
Other wins for Capriotti's and Wing Zone in 2022 include the signing of a 50-unit master franchise agreement with Village Food Courts to expand both brands in the Republic of India, the signing of a 30-unit franchise agreement with Viva Group to bring Wing Zone to the Philippines, Wing Zone opening thefirst robotic outfitted ghost kitchen in Pasadena, California and Wing Zone opening its first brick- and- mortar location in California.
"Our dedicated franchisees, employees, and fans have been a vital part of our global recognition and growth," Bloom said. "Having sold 235 new Capriotti's and Wing Zone locations in 2022, 80 of them being international, we are confident in our position for further growth and success in 2023."
