Buffalo Wild Wings

3 trends gaining ground in November

By Benita Gingerella on Nov. 10, 2017

As the weather turns colder, chains are tapping into diners’ desire for piping-hot comfort foods, while still keeping an eye on health.

This month’s head-spinning moments: Making the Double-Digit-Sales Honor Roll

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 27, 2015

Here are the seven restaurant concepts that posted double-digit comparable-store sales gains this winter along with a quick sniff of the fuel they’re using to power sales.

Emerging Brands

Full-service concepts elbowing into fast casual

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 10, 2017

Frequent past failures haven't discouraged full-service chains from trying fast-casual concepts. Here's a look at the latest experiments.

Financing

What’s the next restaurant chain to be swallowed?

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 27, 2017

Restaurant dealmaking is at its highest level in 11 years. The transactions record could be shattered if these blockbuster acquisitions, already the subjects of Wall Street speculation, should go down.

Buffalo Wild Wings tests multiplayer gaming ‘theater’ at 3 locations

May 20, 2015

The chicken chain is testing stand-up multiplayer gaming technology that accommodates up to 30 people at a time.

Operations

Are wings places the next wave in fast casual?

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 15, 2017

Full-service chicken-wing chains are hatching quick-serve spinoffs.

Financing

Roark wants to create another big restaurant company

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 05, 2017

Report says investor wants to buy other brands following the Arby’s-Buffalo Wild Wings merger

Hot numbers of the week: BWW’s chicken bill, Pollo Tropical’s high-volume lessons

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 31, 2015

Restaurant executives shared some surprising figures and factoids during their financial reporting this week. Here are a few of the more arresting numbers.

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