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Wings & Rings
Privately held
Industry Restaurant
Genre Casual dining
Founded 1984; 41 years ago (1984)
Founders Haytham David, Nader Masadeh, Philip Schram
Headquarters Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Number of locations
 61 USA, 24 International
Key people
 Nader Masadeh (President and CEO), Philip Schram
Products Buffalo wings, sandwiches, chicken fingers, salads,
Number of employees
 300 Corporate

Wings & Rings is a popular American restaurant chain. It started in Cincinnati, Ohio. This restaurant is known for its tasty Buffalo wings. They also serve burgers, fresh salads, and sandwiches. It's a great place to watch sports and eat!

The Story of Wings & Rings

Wings & Rings first opened its doors in Cincinnati in 1984. In 2005, a new team bought the company. This team included Philip Schram, Nader Masadeh, and Haytham David. They all took on important jobs to help the company grow.

In 2008, a magazine called Restaurant Business gave Wings & Rings a special award. They named it the number one growing chain on their "Future 50" list. Today, Wings & Rings has many locations. You can find their restaurants in the United States, the Middle East, and Europe.

Who Leads Wings & Rings?

Nader Masadeh became the main leader, or Chief Executive Officer (CEO), in 2014. Philip Schram helps the company open new restaurants. He is the Chief Development Officer. Haytham David leads the company's growth outside of the United States. He is the CEO for International business.

Nader Masadeh even appeared on a TV show called Undercover Boss. This happened in December 2015. On the show, CEOs secretly work alongside their employees. Nader Masadeh spent a few weeks working in different jobs. He washed dishes, waited tables, and prepared food. He did this in places like Cincinnati, Chicago, and Bardstown, Kentucky. This helped him understand what it's like to work in his restaurants.

Awards and Special Mentions

Wings & Rings has received several awards for being a great restaurant and franchise. Here are some of them:

  • In 2016, Franchise Business Review named them one of the Top 40 Food and Beverage Franchises.
  • They won the "Best of Fest" award at the Chicago Wingfest in 2015. This was the 16th time this event was held.
  • In 2008, Restaurant Business magazine ranked them as the number one restaurant chain on their "Future 50 List."
  • They also received the "Data Devotee" Award at the Fishbowl User Conference.
  • In 2018, Entrepreneur Magazine ranked them highly. They were #12 in the full-service restaurant group.