1. Hurricane BTW
Florida-based full-service operator Hurricane Grill & Wings, which operates 70 sports bars around the country, just announced this quick-serve, wing-focused spinoff—with grand ambitions for the brand.
After opening a “lab store” in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., a year ago, Hurricane BTW is scheduled to launch its first prototype near Chicago next month, with eight to 10 units slated for 2017 and a goal of 49 units in the next three and a half years.
Units will be about 2,000 square feet and will serve burgers and tacos in addition to wings. Beer in bottles, on draft and in 32-ounce sealable crowlers will also be available where permitted.