Wing Zone is an American, Las Vegas-based chain of restaurants, owned by Capriotti's, that specializes in chicken wings and burgers.[2] The chain has over 30 restaurants in the United States and over 60 internationally.[3] In 2022, Capriotti's announced that Wing Zone will be expanding with 50 new locations into India.[4]
History
The Wing Zone was founded in 1991 by Matt Friedman and Adam Scott, two students at the University of Florida. The two partners took over their fraternity kitchen at night and began developing their recipes. Friedman and Scott opened up their first two locations in Gainesville, Florida, in 1993. As of 2014, Wing Zone has opened eight locations in Panama City, Panama. In 2014, Wing Zone opened their second international location in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.[5] In 2015, Wing Zone opened their third international location in Guatemala City, Guatemala. In 2021, Capriotti's purchased the company and relocated the headquarters to Las Vegas.[6]
Flavors and Services
The restaurant offers multiple and savory options to choose from, like "Honey Q," "Liquid Gold," and "Blackened Voodoo" among others.[7]
See also
- Buffalo wings
- List of fast-food chicken restaurants
External links
References
- Wing Zone® Expands Rapidly Growing International Footprint with Up to 50-Unit Deal in The Philippines Wing Zone, May 25, 2017^
- Inside Capriotti's Wing Zone acquisition Restaurant Business^
- Capriotti's opens Wing Zone flagship store in North Las Vegas, Nevada Nation's Restaurant News, July 5, 2022^
- Capriotti's and Wing Zone Signs Franchise Agreement in Republic of India www.franchising.com^
- Company History Wing Zone, 2012^
- Capriotti's Sandwich Shop acquires Wing Zone, creating $150 million company Nation's Restaurant News, January 4, 2021^
- Flavors - WZ Philippines wingzone.ph, retrieved 2025-08-17^