Buffalo-born wing chain Wingnutz is flying south, with plans to bring its trademark oversized, sauce-drenched wings to Lakeland as the brand plants its first flag in Florida. The Lakeland outpost is set to kick off a broader national push that company leaders say will take the Western New York favorite into multiple U.S. cities. Public filings already show a Florida entity in place as the team lines up a site and supply chain for the move.
Wingnutz confirms Lakeland opening and franchise timeline
According to Buffalo Business First, Wingnutz plans to open in Lakeland and start accepting franchise offers later this spring. The report notes that the company intends to roll out a company-owned Lakeland launch first, then follow with a formal franchise…..