Past Dine to Donate Events

This is the first location in the state for the brand, which has 81 restaurants in the Midwest and South FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Wings Etc. Grill & Pub has confirmed that franchisees Justin and Christy Lindsey plan to open a Wings Etc. location in Salem, Virginia. It will be the first… Read More

Participating Wings Etc. locations will offer free entrées November 11 to U.S. service members and veterans FORT WAYNE, Ind.— Monday, November 11, Wings Etc. Grill & Pub will offer a free entrée, valued up to $13.99, to all active-duty personnel and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces in honor of… Read More

The tournament will be held on Saturday, November 2. FORT WAYNE, Ind.— It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas magic in South Bend, Indiana, where organizers are preparing for the 13th Annual Wings Etc. Toys for Tots Softball Tournament. The men’s portion of the tournament will be held on… Read More

Wings Etc. Grill & Pub rises in Franchise Times ranks for the fourth year in a row FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Wings Etc. has moved from 316 in 2023 to 311 in 2024 in the recently released Franchise Times annual Top 400 report, marking another year of accelerating systemwide sales. “It’s exciting… Read More

The company has expanded to 81 locations, but local honors remain most meaningful. SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Wings Etc. Grill & Pub is thrilled to mark not only 30 years in business this year, but also 30 years atop the Best Wings category in the annual South Bend Community’s Choice… Read More

This is the second location in Texas for the brand, which has 81 stores in the East and South FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Wings Etc. Grill & Pub has confirmed that franchisee Lance Stephens plans to open a Wings Etc. location in La Porte, Texas. The 3,090-square-foot location is at 1023 S…. Read More

The test includes seven signature pizzas, including one of Wings Etc.’s most popular flavors FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Wings Etc. Grill & Pub has begun testing pizza as an addition to its expansive menu at the location at 2455 W. Cleveland Road in South Bend, Indiana, a corporate-owned location. The initial menu… Read More

Whether it’s comfort or adventure that guests are craving, new menu items deliver “Big Flavor” FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The Wings Etc. locations in Cape Girardeau, Dexter and Jackson Missouri, are trialing two flavor-packed twists on macaroni and cheese plus a featured zesty margarita beginning August 27. The BBQ Chicken… Read More

Globally inspired chipotle-adobo flavors were a hit in a limited test earlier this year FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Wings Etc. is expanding its trial of a savory new chicken sandwich and smoky-sweet pineapple margarita across all locations beginning August 27. The two menu items performed well during a limited-time test… Read More

The community has voted Wings Etc. into the top slot in the Topeka Capital-Journal’s Community’s Choice “Best Wings” category every year since the location opened in 2020 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Wings Etc. Grill & Pub in Topeka, Kansas, is proud to continue its winning streak. The popular sports bar has been… Read More

The 80-store brand appeals to entrepreneurs thanks to lower startup costs, lower break-evens, room to grow FORT WAYNE, Ind.— When Jim Weaver founded Wings Etc. Grill & Pub in Mishawaka, Indiana, in 1994, he was an entrepreneur realizing a dream. Weaver set out to create a family-friendly sports bar, offering… Read More

Wings Etc. Grill & Pub leadership will be serving up free wings and mozzarella sticks for race fans at Michigan International Speedway FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Wings Etc. is thrilled to host a fundraiser August 16–17 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at the NASCAR® Xfinity® Series Cabo Wabo 250 at Michigan… Read More

The event combines the brand’s Good Food, Great Times philosophy with The Wings Etc. Foundation’s mission to improve children’s lives FORT WAYNE, Ind.—The Wings Etc. Foundation is pleased to host a cornhole tournament on August 24 to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event will take place… Read More

Wings are twice as nice with double the points on July 29 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Whether they choose traditional or boneless, one of our 19 sauces or no sauce at all, Wings Rewards members will earn double points on wing purchases on National Chicken Wing Day, July 29. Consumers love chicken… Read More

80-unit sports pub brand Wings Etc. Grill & Pub launches Direct-To-Garment online store that features custom, location-specific, on-demand apparel and merchandise FORT WAYNE, Ind. — In 30 years of offering “Good Food, Great Times,” sports bar brand Wings Etc. Grill & Pub has earned tens of thousands of loyal, enthusiastic… Read More

Clements’ friendship with Wings Etc. franchisee fuels winning partnership FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Wings Etc. is thrilled to power NASCAR® Xfinity® Series driver Jeremy Clements and his #51 Chevy Camaro SS again this year at the Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis on July 20, and the Cabo Wabo 250 at Michigan International Speedway… Read More

Globally inspired chipotle-adobo creations bring “Big Flavor,” fresh interest to familiar favorites FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Wings Etc. is trialing a savory new chicken sandwich and smoky-sweet pineapple margarita at locations in Cape Girardeau, Dexter and Jackson, Missouri, beginning May 21. The Kickin’ Chipotle Chicken Sandwich debuts a Chipotle Aioli… Read More

The event combines the brand’s good food, great times philosophy with the Wings Etc. Foundation’s mission to improve children’s lives FORT WAYNE, Ind.—The Wings Etc. Foundation is pleased to host a volleyball tournament on June 22 to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event will take place… Read More

Customer generosity, brand partnership are at the heart of the campaign’s success FORT WAYNE, Ind.— Wings Etc. was pleased to present St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with a check for $50,000 at the Wings Etc. Brand Summit held April 15–17 at FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek, Mich. The contribution… Read More

Hummmin’ Hot Honey Sauce brings a zing to the brand’s signature Crispy Chicken Sandwich and award-winning wings; Hot Honey Margarita spices up beverage menu FORT WAYNE, Ind.— Wings Etc. is answering the ever-growing demand for sweet and spicy flavors with its debut of the new Hummmin’ Hot Honey Sauce and… Read More

Reporters and athletes feel the heat in wings-eating trivia contest; gamers get a package too FORT WAYNE, Ind.— The Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Wings Etc. partnership with Southeast Missouri State University spans so much more than the usual logo placement. Wings Etc. franchisees Joe and Michelle Hobbs have leaned into the… Read More

Day of discounts is the perfect warmup for the hot hoops action hosted on the big screens at Wings Etc. FORT WAYNE, Ind.—The buzz goes beyond basketball in March. Wings Etc. is amplifying the excitement on March 13 with Wing-Schooner Madness Day, offering special deals on wings and schooners all… Read More

20 percent of profits from Champions Choice meal will go to hammer throw star Logan Blomquist FORT WAYNE, Ind.— The Wings Etc. sports bar and grill franchise in Jackson, Mo., is helping a young person’s Olympic dreams take flight. Owner Joe Hobbs is committing 20 percent of profits from a… Read More

The cocktail debuts just in time for National Margarita Day on February 22   FORT WAYNE, Ind.— Wings Etc. is bringing actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s hugely successful Teremana Small Batch Tequila to its lineup of fine spirits. The handcrafted tequila will be featured in a cocktail called the Rockarita…. Read More

Fast-growing grill & pub franchise ranks among Entrepreneur’s Top 500 in most competitive year yet; achieves Top 200 in Franchise Business Review’s franchisee satisfaction rankings FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Feb. 7, 2024) — Wings Etc., Inc., franchisor of the Wings Etc. Grill & Pub sports bar brand, received two awards in… Read More