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Wings & Rings
Privately held
Industry Restaurant Franchising
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

Imagine a place where you can watch your favorite sports game while enjoying delicious food like chicken wings and burgers! That's what Wings & Rings is all about. It's a popular American restaurant chain that started in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are famous for their tasty Buffalo wings, but they also serve burgers, fresh salads, and yummy sandwiches.

The Story of Wings & Rings

Wings & Rings first opened its doors in Cincinnati way back in 1984. It was a place where families and friends could gather to enjoy good food and watch sports.

New Owners, New Growth

In 2005, a new team of leaders took over the company. These leaders were Philip Schram, Nader Masadeh, and Haytham David. They each took on important jobs to help the company grow even bigger.

Growing Across the World

Thanks to their hard work, Wings & Rings started to become very popular. In 2008, a magazine called Restaurant Business even named them the number one growing restaurant chain on its "Future 50" list! Today, Wings & Rings has many restaurants. You can find them in 61 locations across the United States and in 24 other countries around the world, including places in the Middle East and Europe.

Meet the Leaders

The people who lead Wings & Rings help make sure the restaurants run smoothly and keep growing.

Nader Masadeh: The CEO

Nader Masadeh became the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Wings & Rings in 2014. The CEO is like the main boss who makes big decisions for the whole company.

In 2015, Nader Masadeh even appeared on a TV show called Undercover Boss. On the show, he worked secretly alongside employees in different restaurants. He washed dishes, waited tables, and helped prepare meals. This helped him understand what it's like to work in the restaurants every day.

Other Key Leaders

Philip Schram is the Chief Development Officer. This means he helps decide where new Wings & Rings restaurants should be built. Haytham David is the Chief Executive Officer for International. He focuses on opening and managing restaurants outside of the United States.

Awards and Special Mentions

Wings & Rings has received several awards and recognitions for being a great restaurant and a good business.

  • In 2016, they were named one of the "Top 40 Food and Beverage Franchises" by Franchise Business Review.
  • They won the "Best of Fest" award at the Chicago Wingfest in 2015, which is a big deal for a wing restaurant!
  • As mentioned before, Restaurant Business magazine ranked them as the number one growing restaurant chain in 2008.
  • In 2018, Entrepreneur Magazine ranked Wings & Rings as one of the top full-service restaurants.