Wings Etc. Grill & Pub Ranks Among Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Chicken Franchises of 2024

The magazine cites Wings Etc.’s popular combination of great food, good service and a family friendly sports bar atmosphere.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Entrepreneur magazine has named Wings Etc. among its top chicken franchises of 2024. It ranked Wings Etc. 10th in a list of the top 15, according to an article published on Entrepreneur.com.

“Step into the ultimate sports and family hangout at Wings Etc., where every visit promises a winning combination of mouthwatering cuisine and laid-back vibes,” Clarissa Buch Zilberman writes for Entrepreneur. “Wings Etc. continues to be the go-to destination for families seeking wholesome fun and delicious eats.”

The article highlights the ongoing prosperity of chicken franchises, which holds true for Wings Etc. Of the brand’s more than 80 locations, 56 are franchisee-owned. Long-time, multi-unit franchisees speak to the success of the Wings Etc. formula.

Wings Etc. alsowas named one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power, according to the 2024 Franchise 500 Ranking.

“We’re pleased and honored that Entrepreneur has recognized Wings Etc.’s strong growth,” said CEO Rob Hensmann. “We stand in good company among other major brands on Entrepreneur’s list, and we remain committed to seeing our franchisees flourish.”

The company offers single and multi-unit franchise options. The initial franchise fee is $39,500, with a $350,000 liquid cash investment and $700,000 minimum net worth requirement for interested prospects. Wings Etc. offers one of the lowest startup costs and break-even franchise opportunities in the full-service restaurant segment. Priority growth markets include Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.

“We want to position ourselves for the future,” said Wings Etc. founder Jim Weaver. “Good wings, great times and friendly service are the foundation.”

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About Wings Etc. Grill & Pub

Wings Etc. is proud to celebrate 30 years of growth and good times this year. Founded in 1994 by Jim Weaver in northern Indiana, Wings Etc. is a family-friendly grill and pub featuring award-winning jumbo Buffalo wings, 22 signature sauces and rubs, dozens of TVs tuned to sports programming and a casual, non-corporate-y, laid-back vibe that makes people want to just come in and hang out. See wingsetc.com.

With more than 80 corporate and franchise locations, Wings Etc. has been listed among Entrepreneur magazine’s “Top 500 Franchises” every year since 2021 and was included in the magazine’s “Top Five Best Sports Bars” in 2021. It has been named one of Franchise Business Review’s “Top Food Franchises” every year since 2020 and a “Top 200 Franchise” every year since 2019. Wings Etc. has been included in Franchise Gator’s “Top 100 Franchises” seven times since 2014 and its “Fastest Growing Franchises” seven times since 2016; it was among the “Top Emerging Franchises” in 2023. It has been named a “Top 400 Franchise” by Franchise Times every year since 2021 and a “Top 500 Franchise” by Nation’s Restaurant News every year since 2021. See www.wingsetcfranchise.com.

The Wings Etc. Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization committed to improving children’s lives. See www.wingsetcfoundation.com. 

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