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<a href="http://ownabuffalo.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=buffalo-wings-rings-partners-with-site-selection-provider-esite-analytics-to-spur-growth-throughout-franchise-system-2705874" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">For Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings, the elevated family sports restaurant brand from Cincinnati</a>, 2018 is a year of internal growth. In the last several months alone, the company has shown an ever-increasing commitment to supporting its robust franchisee base <a href="https://buffalowingsandrings.1851franchise.com/details/2705440/Buffalo-Wings-Rings-Beefs-Up-Its-Corporate-Team?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=buffalo-wings-rings-partners-with-site-selection-provider-esite-analytics-to-spur-growth-throughout-franchise-system-2705874#mostRecent" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">including the recent announcement of some exciting new corporate hires</a>.

But beyond this general commitment to system growth and personnel improvements, <a href="https://buffalowingsandrings.1851franchise.com/details/2705440/Buffalo-Wings-Rings-Beefs-Up-Its-Corporate-Team?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=buffalo-wings-rings-partners-with-site-selection-provider-esite-analytics-to-spur-growth-throughout-franchise-system-2705874" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings has taken things a step further</a> with a new partnership aimed at providing franchisees with valuable customer data on a market-specific level. The partnership <a href="http://www.esiteanalytics.com/about-us/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=buffalo-wings-rings-partners-with-site-selection-provider-esite-analytics-to-spur-growth-throughout-franchise-system-2705874" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">with spatial analytics firm eSite Analytics</a>, is part of an effort by Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings to better pinpoint each restaurant&rsquo;s exact audience and to better understand where each of those valuable customers is coming from. The software will help franchisees and the corporate team select the best markets, and the best sites within those markets, in order to maximize sales.

&ldquo;Since joining Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings three years ago, we have been looking for the right partner in order to further our mission to have a best-in-class analytics program,&rdquo; said Carey Floyd, Real Estate Manager for Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings. &ldquo;We already had an internally-developed system for site selection so the company had been focused on successfully leveraging data in the decision-making process. We were familiar with eSite from some past trade shows, and we kept that conversation going, knowing we would eventually be putting a new system in place.&rdquo;

Floyd said that eventually the brand got to a place where they knew they just needed the right partner to take things to the next level.

&ldquo;These programs take a lot of data, a lot of work, and a lot of people behind the scenes to create something that is going to work for the brand,&rdquo; said Floyd. &ldquo;We decided that it was time to be more accurate with our choices, be more efficient, and get the help to grow bigger and faster. eSite was the clear choice to assist us in better supporting our great franchisees. With eSite we are on the cutting edge of our approach to site selection and are now able to utilize the immense data available from mobile devices, which allow us to gather more accurate data points at a cheaper cost.&rdquo;

According to Grant Irving, Vice President of Sales for eSite Analytics, the data the company provides will assist Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings franchisees in multiple ways, including helping the brand reach the right people, and then ultimately improving how they bring those potential customers into the store.

&ldquo;We know how much effort, money, and time is spent by a restaurant,&rdquo; said Irving. &ldquo;We understand how to optimally place restaurant sites, but also once you make that decision, you want to access and analyze those same data sets. How does the restaurant reach those people once they open? So, they get the front end strategic data, but also the analytics for the franchisees in order to bring people in the door once they make that decision. The more learnings and more data we put into the system, the more we&rsquo;ll be able to get out of it. We&rsquo;re starting with something that we think is very good, but we are going to continually add to it.&rdquo;

Tom Blazer, the CEO of eSite, is equally excited about the new partnership with Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings and believes it will be about more than just providing an abundance of analytical data to the restaurant brand.

&ldquo;Typically, franchisees and corporate-owned locations have some different metrics and outcomes, so we factor that into our work,&rdquo; said Blazer. &ldquo;There are a number of categorical things we need to do when compiling the data to make sure that we&rsquo;re comparing apples to apples. We don&rsquo;t believe that predictive analytics is an &lsquo;event&rsquo; &ndash; it&rsquo;s an ongoing process. We will always be available to support our partners. We have a lot of partners &ndash; but we want to have that intimacy with all of them to have the awareness of a brand and the ability to have those important conversations.&rdquo;

With that full support of the eSite team, not to mention the aforementioned mountain of data, Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings is already starting to implement the new system across all teams in the organization.

&ldquo;We just licensed all of our users, everyone in the company is using it now across sales, marketing, development, and real estate,&rdquo; said Floyd. &ldquo;What we&rsquo;re trying to do is to identify markets that optimize best for our brand and our sales team is going to utilize that to focus on those areas. It&rsquo;s providing us with information we have not had access to in the past, such as traffic patterns and traffic counts by time of day.&rdquo;

And while that information is proving effective for the real estate and development teams at Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings, what really has the brand most excited is the impact the eSite partnership is having when it comes to improving visibility and sales among the company&rsquo;s great system of established franchisees.

&ldquo;We can tell how many of our top customers are in an area during a certain time period, we have data on competitors and numbers to provide franchisees to guide where in town they should market locally,&rdquo; said Floyd. &ldquo;This is all data that will help us to make decisions that will be valuable to the brand and to our existing and future franchisees.&rdquo;

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The Cincinnati-based elevated sports restaurant franchise is investing in tools to help franchisees target the right customers in the right places

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CINCINNATI&nbsp;—&nbsp;<a href="https://ownwingsandrings.com/">Wings and Rings</a>, the 85-unit, club-level sports restaurant and bar franchise, has launched its Operating Partner Program (OPP), a strategic initiative designed to reward top-performing general managers with a share of the bottom line while creating a clear pathway toward future franchise ownership.Built to mirror the benefits of ownership without requiring significant upfront capital, the program gives high-performing operators a “sweat equity equivalent,” allowing them to participate directly in the financial success of their restaurants while continuing to grow within the system.“It’s really an opportunity for our best managers to earn a share of the bottom line,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-bafundo-44908a3/">Bob Bafundo</a>, Chief Operating Officer. “In many ways, it mimics the franchisee ownership model. The better the restaurant performs, the more they benefit. It creates true alignment.”The Operating Partner Program is grounded in one of Wings and Rings’ core values: “stand together as family.”With many general managers having more than a decade of tenure, the program reflects a long-standing commitment to recognizing and investing in the people who have helped build the business.“This is essentially a way to reward our best operators with a bigger, better opportunity,” Bafundo said. “It’s about recognizing the people who have been driving this brand forward for years and giving them a chance to grow with us in a more meaningful way.”Beyond individual rewards, the program is designed to strengthen the system as a whole by retaining top talent and creating stability at the general manager level, a key driver of restaurant performance.“Research in this industry consistently shows that stability at the general manager level leads to stability among hourly employees,” Bafundo said. “And that stability ultimately drives guest satisfaction, sales and profitability.”Participants are expected to operate with an owner’s mindset, taking accountability for performance, building strong teams and serving as the face of the brand in their local communities. The program also acts as a stepping stone toward future franchise ownership, giving operators the experience and financial upside to grow within the system.To qualify, candidates must demonstrate at least two years of strong performance as a general manager, consistent operational excellence, a desire to grow with the brand and the ability to make an upfront investment, which varies by restaurant.The Operating Partner Program is currently rolling out internally, with many candidates expected to meet eligibility requirements by the end of the year.As Wings and Rings continues to expand, the OPP reinforces the brand’s commitment to developing talent from within, strengthening its culture and aligning incentives across the system.“This is about investing in our people for the long term,” Bafundo said. “When our operators win, our teams win, and ultimately, our guests do too.”ABOUT WINGS AND RINGSEstablished in 1984 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Wings and Rings is THE club-level sports restaurant and bar with Craveworthy Wings and Rings, My Place Service and a Club-Level Ambiance, all to encourage social connections. Whether it’s enjoying a bit of banter, catching up over the game, finding new craft beer favorites, or celebrating a big win, Wings and Rings is the place where everyone can kick back, enjoy life, and champion everyday moments. With 85 units across the globe, Wings and Rings is changing the sports restaurant category, making elevated food and beverage experiences accessible to all fans. For more information, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wingsandrings.com">www.WingsandRings.com</a> and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ownwingsandrings.com">www.OwnWingsandRings.com</a>.

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The Cincinnati-based sports restaurant franchise created the program to give strong operators a larger share in store performance and a path to more ownership-style responsibility.

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CINCINNATI, Ohio —&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wingsandrings.com/">Wings and Rings</a>, the 85-unit, club-level sports restaurant and bar franchise, is turning up the heat for college basketball fans during the 2026 NCAA tournament with a limited-time game day deal made for sharing. Kicking off with the first round on March 19 and running throughout the championship on April 6, guests can&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wingsandrings.com/baskets">score a free basket</a> of Saratoga chips, fries or wedges with the purchase of 20 wings on NCAA tournament game days with code BASKETS.The tournament deals don’t stop there. Wings and Rings loyalty members will receive a new freebie loaded into their accounts during every round of the tournament, giving fans even more reasons to stay in the game. Guests can download the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wingsandrings.com/baskets">Wings and Rings app</a> to start earning rewards and unlock exclusive offers.Throughout the tournament, guests can enjoy Wings and Rings’ signature wings paired with bold sauces and flavors, making it easy to build a shareable spread for friends and family. Plus, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wingsandrings.com/deals">Daily Value</a> lineup keeps the deals rolling all week long:&nbsp;<ul><li>Monday &amp; Friday: Kids Eat Free. Start the week with homework after school and end it cheering on the game.</li><li>Tuesday: 40% off wings (traditional or boneless), juicy and packed with bold flavor.</li><li>Wednesday: $8.49 three-piece tender baskets. Hand-breaded, generous servings at unbeatable value.</li><li>Weekday Lunch (11 a.m.–2 p.m.): Generous portions of wings, sandwiches, burgers, and salads that won’t break the bank.</li><li>Happy Hour (Mon–Fri, 3–6 p.m.): Afternoon deals on drinks and bites, ideal for unwinding with friends before tip-off.</li></ul>During the tournament, guests can indulge in Wings and Rings’ Crafted Classics limited-time menu, featuring the return of Sam Adams Beer Cheese across comfort-forward dishes made for game watching. Favorites include Sam’s Beer Cheese Loaded Fries or Chips, the Beer Cheese Chicken Sandwich, and Beer Cheese Jumbo Tenders, perfect for sharing.With wall-to-wall games, shareable eats, and can’t-miss tournament deals, Wings and Rings is the ultimate spot for fans to gather and celebrate every championship moment.To find a Wings and Rings near you, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wingsandrings.com">https://www.wingsandrings.com</a>.&nbsp;ABOUT WINGS AND RINGS&nbsp;Established in 1984 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Wings and Rings is THE club-level sports restaurant and bar with Craveworthy Wings and Rings, My Place Service and a Club-Level Ambiance, all to encourage social connections. Whether it’s enjoying a bit of banter, catching up over the game, finding new craft beer favorites or celebrating a big win, Wings and Rings is the place where everyone can kick back, enjoy life and champion everyday moments. With 85 units across the globe, Wings and Rings is changing the sports restaurant category, making elevated food and beverage experiences accessible to all fans. For more information, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wingsandrings.com">www.WingsandRings.com</a> and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ownwingsandrings.com">www.OwnWingsandRings.com</a>.&nbsp;

Score big with a free basket of fries, chips, or wedges when you grab 20 wings on NCAA tournament game days, giving your crew extra fuel for every buzzer-beater.

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CINCINNATI, Ohio —&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wingsandrings.com/">Wings and Rings</a>, the 85-unit, club-level sports restaurant and bar franchise, is shaking up the week with a fresh lineup of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wingsandrings.com/deals">Daily Value offers</a> starting March 2. Leaning further into its reputation for crave-worthy wings and tenders, the brand is doubling down on what matters most: big flavor, big portions and big-time value, whether you’re feeding the family or grabbing your favorites with friends.&nbsp;Here’s what guests can expect from the Wings and Rings’ Daily Value lineup:<ul><li>Monday and Friday: Kids Eat Free kicks off and wraps up the week. Start Monday with homework after school and end Friday toasting the weekend with the game on at your local Wings and Rings.</li><li>Tuesday: 40% off wings! Traditional or boneless, every wing is juicy, tender and loaded with bold, crave-worthy flavor.</li><li>Wednesday: $8.49 three-piece tender baskets. Midweek cravings, meet unbeatable value. Wings and Rings’ three-piece tender baskets feature big, hand-breaded tenders, and offer better prices and bigger servings than most fast-food options.</li><li>Weekday Lunch (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.): Lunch doesn’t have to be small. Enjoy full-size lunch options, from wings, to sandwiches, burgers or salads, all at wallet-friendly prices.</li><li>Happy Hour (Monday–Friday, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.): Your favorite time of day just got better. Unwind with great drinks, food and can’t-miss deals all afternoon.&nbsp;</li></ul>These Daily Value offers are designed to give fans and families more of what they love: bold flavor, hearty portions and meals that satisfy.“We built our Daily Value lineup to give big value to the families and fans that make us who we are,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dansweatt/">Dan Sweatt</a>, Senior Marketing Manager. “We’re confident we have the best wings and tenders you can find. If you haven’t tried us before, now there’s a great reason to give us a shot. If you’re already a fan, this is our way of saying thank you.”Starting March 2, weekdays are about to get a whole lot tastier. To see the full menu or find your local Wings and Rings, visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wingsandrings.com">www.wingsandrings.com</a>.About Wings and RingsEstablished in 1984 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Wings and Rings is THE club-level sports restaurant and bar with Craveworthy Wings and Rings, My Place Service and a Club-Level Ambiance, all to encourage social connections. Whether it’s enjoying a bit of banter, catching up over the game, finding new craft beer favorites, or celebrating a big win, Wings and Rings is the place where everyone can kick back, enjoy life and champion everyday moments. With 85 units across the globe, Wings and Rings is changing the sports restaurant category, making elevated food and beverage experiences accessible to all fans. For more information, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wingsandrings.com">www.WingsandRings.com</a> and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ownwingsandrings.com">www.OwnWingsandRings.com</a>.

Starting March 2, the sports restaurant franchise will begin offering huge wing savings, Kids Eat Free nights and daily deals that make skipping the kitchen easy.

Wings and Rings Launches All-New Daily Value Lineup Packed with Big Flavors and Big Savings

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