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Captain D's Launches Global Expansion Plan, Naming Hair Parra to New Position of Senior Vice President of International Operations and Development

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Captain D's, the nation's leading fast casual seafood restaurant, is ready to go global. Coming off a year of firsts in domestic growth that included franchise agreements to develop in New York City, New York state and New Jersey, the brand recently signed its first-ever franchise development agreement in Canada to bring five Captain D's restaurants to the Greater Toronto Metropolitan Area. Today, the company announced it has named Hair Parra to the newly created position of senior vice president, international operations and development. With Parra at the helm, Captain D's is ready to fully launch its global expansion plan.

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Today, the company announced it has named Hair Parra to the newly created position of senior vice president, international operations and development.
With Parra at the helm, Captain D's is ready to fully launch its global expansion plan.
Phil Greifeld, Captain D's CEO added, "Our Unique brand will quickly capitalize upon an underserved and underpenetrated international expansion opportunity."
Parra has spent over 35 years leading international operations and development for well-known names such as Papa Johns, Benihana and Domino's.

Capriotti's and Wing Zone Crack Top 10 on Fast Casual's 'Top 100 Movers and Shakers List'

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Monday, June 12, 2023

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LAS VEGAS, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone today announced both brands were named to the top 10 most successful brands on Fast Casual's 2023 Top 100 Movers & Shakers list. The brands ranked together at No. 10 this year, marking the first time in either brand's history that they cracked the top 10 and the fourth consecutive year that Capriotti's was included in Fast Casual's Top 100. Another accolade to come out of the ranking by Fast Casual was that Capriotti's and Wing Zone CEO, Ashley Morris, was named Top 25 Executives for 2023.

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Capriotti's and Wing Zone CEO, Ashley Morris, Named Top 25 Executives of 2023
LAS VEGAS, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone today announced both brands were named to the top 10 most successful brands on Fast Casual's 2023 Top 100 Movers & Shakers list.
Another accolade to come out of the ranking by Fast Casual was that Capriotti's and Wing Zone CEO, Ashley Morris, was named Top 25 Executives for 2023.
Founded in 1993, Wing Zone is an international fast-casual restaurant franchise known for its cooked-to-order, flavor-fused chicken wings, and tenders.
For more information about the Wing Zone franchise opportunity, please visit https://wingzonefranchise.com/ .

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone Add Two New C-Level Executives to Leadership Team

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Monday, April 10, 2023

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LAS VEGAS, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone, two of the fastest growing fast-casual restaurant concepts in the country, announced today the hiring of industry veterans Michael Meche as Chief Restaurant Officer and Scott Wessel as Chief Technology Officer in an effort to further support both brand's explosive growth.

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"I had no ambition of leaving the company I'd been with for decades," said Meche.
"While well-positioned in the industry, the Capriotti's and Wing Zone brands are in the infancy of their technological advancement," said Wessel.
Founded in 1993, Wing Zone is an international fast-casual restaurant franchise known for its cooked-to-order, flavor-fused chicken wings, and tenders.
For more information about the Wing Zone franchise opportunity, please visit https://wingzonefranchise.com/ .

WING ZONE FINALLY LANDS IN THE INLAND EMPIRE

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

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REDLANDS, Calif., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wing Zone, known for its fast, flavor-packed chicken wings, will debut its newest location in Redlands at 1755 E. Lugonia Ave. on February 9. Wing Zone will bring its 18 award-winning flavors to the Inland Empire with their signature fast wings, tenders and fries.

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Wing Zone will bring its 18 award-winning flavors to the Inland Empire with their signature fast wings, tenders and fries.
The Redlands location is the 32nd location nationally, and first brick-and-mortar location in the Inland Empire, with several expanding throughout the Golden State.
Bringing Wing Zone to the Inland Empire will allow us to satisfy demand for better tasting, more flavorful and faster wings throughout the area."
From Tame to Nuclear Habanero, the Wing Zone offers options for everyone looking to experience the Scoville Scale firsthand.

Capriotti's and Wing Zone Sign Master Franchise Agreement in Republic of India

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

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LAS VEGAS, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone announced today the signing of a 50-unit Master Franchise agreement with Village Food Courts (VFC), a Village Groupe company, to expand the brand in the Republic of India. The agreement, spearheaded by VFC principles Deepak Kumar Sharma and Suraj Arora, gives the company the opportunity to launch both brands exclusively within VFC's food court venues and select delivery kitchens throughout the republic of India over the next five years.

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LAS VEGAS, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone announced today the signing of a 50-unit Master Franchise agreement with Village Food Courts (VFC), a Village Groupe company, to expand the brand in the Republic of India.
"We arevery excited to be working with such a great team to expand both the Capriotti's and Wing Zone brands together throughout the Republic of India," said David Bloom, Chief Development and Operating Officer for Capriotti's and Wing Zone.
Founded in 1993, Wing Zone is an international fast-casual restaurant franchise known for its cooked-to-order, flavor-fused chicken wings, and tenders.
Founded in 1993, Wing Zone is an international fast-casual restaurant franchise known for its cooked-to-order, flavor-fused chicken wings and tenders.

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone Announce First-of-its-Kind Partnership with RaaS

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

LAS VEGAS, August 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a revolutionary move, two of the nation's premiere fast-casual restaurant franchises announced a partnership today with RaaS (Restaurant as a Service), a management company designed to help restaurants grow their brands via a ghost kitchen model. This news comes not long after both Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone unveiled aggressive development plans that will expand each brand's brick and mortar footprint in states across the country. The RaaS deal demonstrates yet another move towards industry dominance within both the sandwich and wing categories.

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This news comes not long after both Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone unveiled aggressive development plans that will expand each brand's brick and mortar footprint in states across the country.
The RaaS deal demonstrates yet another move towards industry dominance within both the sandwich and wing categories.
In addition to development in Southern California, Capriotti's and Wing Zone will also work together with Raas to expand throughout Oregon and Washington state, respectively.
Founded in 1993, Wing Zone is an international fast-casual restaurant franchise known for its cooked-to-order, flavor-fused chicken wings, and tenders.

CAPRIOTTI'S OPENS WING ZONE FLAGSHIP STORE IN NORTH LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

LAS VEGAS, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wing Zone, one of the nation's leading quick service brands serving made-to-order, flavor-packed chicken wings, announces the forthcoming grand opening of its new flagship store in North Las Vegas, Nevada, located at 1513 W Craig Rd, North Las Vegas on July 11, 2022. The new store marks a milestone in Wing Zone's expansion, bringing the chain's total footprint to 63 locations.

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LAS VEGAS, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wing Zone, one of the nation's leading quick service brands serving made-to-order, flavor-packed chicken wings, announces the forthcoming grand opening of its new flagship store in North Las Vegas, Nevada, located at 1513 W Craig Rd, North Las Vegas on July 11, 2022.
They plan on following the same playbook to make Wing Zone another home run for the Las Vegas market.
"Wing Zone has built their success on great wings and award-winning flavors," said Capriotti's CEO Ashley Morris.
Bringing Wing Zone west will allow us to satisfy demand for better tasting, more flavorful and faster wings in Las Vegas and across the US."

Wing Zone Partners with Miso Robotics to Standardize Flippy 2 into all Future Restaurant Builds

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

PASADENA, Calif., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Wing Zone – one of the nation's leading fast-casual brands serving made-to-order flavor-packed chicken wings – announced a partnership with Miso Robotics – the company transforming the restaurant industry with robotics and intelligent automation – to make Flippy 2 a part of the chain's standard build for all future restaurant locations. Wing Zone is the first fast-casual brand in the world to spec food robotics into its operations at this level.

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Wing Zone is the first fast-casual brand in the world to spec food robotics into its operations at this level.
The partnership comes in parallel with the recently announced Wing Zone Labs a franchisee of Wing Zone that will also support the brand's overall corporate innovation efforts.
We want to establish Wing Zone as the franchise of the future, and this is just the first step in doing so."
Founded in 1993, Wing Zone is an international fast-casual restaurant franchise known for its cooked-to-order, flavor-fused chicken wings and tenders.

Wavemaker Labs and Wing Zone Announce Launch of Wing Zone Labs

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Wavemaker Labs – the corporate innovation and product development incubator that launched Miso Robotics – announced the launch of Wing Zone Labs in close collaboration with Wing Zone, one of the nation's leading fast-casual brands serving made-to-order flavor-packed chicken wings. Wing Zone Labs is a new franchisee that will focus on driving innovation for the company, helping Wing Zone restaurants unlock their full potential with end-to-end automation. Wing Zone Labs has exclusive rights to the Southern California region covering Los Angeles and has signed a development agreement to open twenty Wing Zone stores there. The company is aiming to raise up to $10M in seed capital via equity crowdfunding site WAX.

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Wavemaker Labs the corporate innovation and product development incubator that launched Miso Robotics announced the launch of Wing Zone Labs in close collaboration with Wing Zone , one of the nation's leading fast-casual brands serving made-to-order flavor-packed chicken wings.
Wing Zone Labs is a new franchisee that will focus on driving innovation for the company, helping Wing Zone restaurants unlock their full potential with end-to-end automation.
Wing Zone Labs has exclusive rights to the Southern California region covering Los Angeles and has signed a development agreement to open twenty Wing Zone stores there.
Capital raised is solely for Wing Zone Labs and not the overall Wing Zone Corporation.

Wing Zone Adds New VP of Operations, Key Franchise Development Roles

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

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One key addition to the Wing Zone leadership team is the appointment of Myles Gift to Vice President of Operations.

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One key addition to the Wing Zone leadership team is the appointment of Myles Gift to Vice President of Operations.
In addition to Gift, the Wing Zone team added three new Franchise Business Coaches, Per Hoddelius; Richard Colantuono, and Jason Byrd.
Ambitions in 2022 were set on more than just new locations, new markets, and newly inked deals for the Wing Zone franchise.
Founded in 1993, Wing Zone is an international fast-casual restaurant franchise known for its cooked-to-order, flavor-fused chicken wings and tenders.