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<p>It&#8217;s game day, and you and your family intend to share the occasion among like-minded fans.</p><div>&nbsp;Where do you go?</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Traditionally, sports-themed establishments are known for raucous crowds, loud music and quick, but often low-quality, food options. However, <a href="http://ownabuffalo.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=buffalo-wings-rings-provides-families-with-club-level-restaurant-experience-2668" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings</a> has broken the mold. Unlike most sports bars, the Ohio-based franchise aims to provide an experience that fans of all ages can enjoy.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Philip Schram, chief development officer at <a href="http://buffalowingsandrings.1851franchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=buffalo-wings-rings-provides-families-with-club-level-restaurant-experience-2668" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings</a>, said the brand offers a one-of-a-kind and much needed option for families looking to share a positive sports environment.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>&#8220;What&#8217;s unique about our premise is that we marry the sports experience with a higher level product than what our competitors are offering,&#8221; he said. &#8220;You can easily find casual dining options, but if you want to see the game, there are no other restaurants dedicated to providing the opportunity we provide&#8212;we have that sports focus.&#8221;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings touches on all aspects of what makes an ideal sports restaurant. A departure from typical sport bars, the restaurant brand provides a chef-inspired menu, a respectable dining environment, wall-to-wall televisions, but most importantly, a family-friendly atmosphere that compares to a &#8220;club level&#8221; feeling.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>&#8220;It&#8217;s not just a tagline, it&#8217;s a belief and a philosophy,&#8221; Schram said of their brand focus.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>While most competitors provide what he calls the &#8220;fan zone&#8221; feel, an atmosphere complete with unruly fans shouting profanities, Schram said Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings raises the bar on how to enjoy sporting events by filling a void in the industry.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>&#8220;We are the solution,&#8221; Schram said. &#8220;We offer a welcoming, family-oriented restaurant. We clearly market ourselves on being family friendly, while offering high-quality, fresh food&#8212;we have no competitors in that category.&#8221;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>According to Schram, a large number of consumers are looking to distance themselves from traditional sports bars, and those are the individuals the brand is catering toward.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>&#8220;Sports fanatics who want to be outside their homes and surrounded by other sport fans, they typically go to bar venues because they want to watch the game, eat food and be around friends,&#8221; he said. &#8220;But we&#8217;ve learned through the years that they don&#8217;t necessarily like the environment. We offer them an alternative while giving them great food and an overall better experience.&#8221;</div>

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<p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;"><strong>CINCINNATI&nbsp;</strong>—&nbsp;</span><a href="https://ownwingsandrings.com/"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;"><u>Wings and Rings</u></span></a><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">, 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.</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">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.</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">“It’s really an opportunity for our best managers to earn a share of the bottom line,” said&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-bafundo-44908a3/"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;"><u>Bob Bafundo</u></span></a><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">, 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.”</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">The Operating Partner Program is grounded in one of Wings and Rings’ core values: “stand together as family.”</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">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.</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">“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.”</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">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.</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">“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.”</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">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.</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">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.</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">The Operating Partner Program is currently rolling out internally, with many candidates expected to meet eligibility requirements by the end of the year.</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">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.</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">“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.”</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;"><strong>ABOUT WINGS AND RINGS</strong></span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">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;</span><a href="http://www.wingsandrings.com"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;"><u>www.WingsandRings.com</u></span></a><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;"> and&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.ownwingsandrings.com"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;"><u>www.OwnWingsandRings.com</u></span></a><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">.</span></p>

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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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<p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;"><strong>CINCINNATI, Ohio —</strong>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wingsandrings.com/"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;"><u>Wings and Rings</u></span></a><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">, 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;</span><a href="https://www.wingsandrings.com/baskets"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;"><u>score a free basket</u></span></a><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;"> of Saratoga chips, fries or wedges with the purchase of 20 wings on NCAA tournament game days with code BASKETS.</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">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;</span><a href="https://www.wingsandrings.com/baskets"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;"><u>Wings and Rings app</u></span></a><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;"> to start earning rewards and unlock exclusive offers.</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">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;</span><a href="https://www.wingsandrings.com/deals"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;"><u>Daily Value</u></span></a><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;"> lineup keeps the deals rolling all week long:&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;"><strong>Monday &amp; Friday:</strong> Kids Eat Free. Start the week with homework after school and end it cheering on the game.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;"><strong>Tuesday:</strong> 40% off wings (traditional or boneless), juicy and packed with bold flavor.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;"><strong>Wednesday:</strong> $8.49 three-piece tender baskets. Hand-breaded, generous servings at unbeatable value.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;"><strong>Weekday Lunch (11 a.m.–2 p.m.):</strong> Generous portions of wings, sandwiches, burgers, and salads that won’t break the bank.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;"><strong>Happy Hour (Mon–Fri, 3–6 p.m.):</strong> Afternoon deals on drinks and bites, ideal for unwinding with friends before tip-off.</span></li></ul><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">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.</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">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.</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">To find a Wings and Rings near you, visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wingsandrings.com"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;"><u>https://www.wingsandrings.com</u></span></a><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;"><strong>ABOUT WINGS AND RINGS&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">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;</span><a href="http://www.wingsandrings.com"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;"><u>www.WingsandRings.com</u></span></a><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;"> and&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.ownwingsandrings.com"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;"><u>www.OwnWingsandRings.com</u></span></a><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">.&nbsp;</span></p>

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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