Franchising

Capriotti's, Wing Zone expanding nationwide presence

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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 of each brand to communities across the country.

"A big reason why our franchise partners want to reinvest in our brands is because they feel confident in the leadership and direction both brands are heading," said David Bloom, chief development officer for Capriotti's and Wing Zone, said in a company press release. "Our expansion is validation of the strength of our business model and our partners are excited about the phase of growth for both brands. Our continued success is what makes us the industry leader and will continue to separate us from others out there."

The agreements represent a mix of single and multi-unit growth, with Capriotti's franchisees showing interest in expanding their portfolios with Wing Zone locations and vice versa, Bloom said. Capriotti's will open in:

• Baltimore, Maryland
• Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
• Dallas-Ft Worth
• Las Vegas
• Santa Monica, California
• South Orange County, California
• Yuba City, California
• Southern Delaware
• Suffolk County, New York
• Tulsa

The Wing Zone agreements will bring the brand to:

• Columbia, South Carolina
• Dayton, Ohio
• Denver
• Des Moines
• Las Vegas
• Lexington, Kentucky
• Los Angeles
• New York City
• Northwest Arkansas
• Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina

Founded in 1976 in Las Vegas, Capriotti's has over 100 locations. Wing Zone, founded in 1993, has 31 locations in North America and 30 restaurants internationally.