New York-born wing chain Atomic Wings is gearing up to cross the Hudson in a big way, with six New Jersey restaurants in the works and the first two slated for Jersey City and Hoboken. The Garden State push is part of a 2026 expansion plan that could nearly double the brand’s footprint and add more than 20 locations systemwide. Area developer Moe Moustafa, who already runs two Atomic Wings locations in Brooklyn, is leading the rollout, with the earliest New Jersey openings targeted for the third quarter. Exact addresses and hiring timelines have not yet been released.
Atomic Wings’ growth plan
In a press release via PR Newswire, Atomic Wings said it expects more than 20 new openings in 2026, including six in New Jersey, and noted that the chain currently operates 24 restaurants. CEO Zak Omar said the brand is “on pace for up to 100% growth” this year and that the company plans to build density in its home market while also expanding nationwide.
As reported by NJBIZ, the six-store New Jersey expansion is being driven by Moustafa, whose existing Atomic Wings units are in Brooklyn. NJBIZ adds that the broader development plan includes additional New York locations alongside the Garden State rollout.
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