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The sports restaurant franchise known for taking game-time to the next level is taking their wings to the next level, too. <a href="http://ownabuffalo.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=buffalo-wings-rings-taps-fans-taste-buds-for-new-flavors-2704966" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings</a> put the future of its next delicious wing flavor in the customers&rsquo; hands by hosting its first-ever wing tasting competition. A few months ago, the brand gave franchisees and staff the opportunity to play a role in the development of next year&rsquo;s limited time offers by asking them to create and submit their own wing sauces for consideration. The winning flavors would then be featured as part of an upcoming limited time menu.

&ldquo;We thought it would be a great bonding experience for everyone. It provided a way for the&nbsp;franchisees to become&nbsp;more involved with menu items. It also created a sense of ownership for the kitchen staff and managers,&rdquo; Field Marketing Representative Lindsey Zahner said.

The brand has found success in catering to the evolving tastes and desires of their fan base, and with the wing tasting competition, the <a href="https://buffalowingsandrings.1851franchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=buffalo-wings-rings-taps-fans-taste-buds-for-new-flavors-2704966" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings</a> corporate team decided to give fans a literal hands-on chance to make their voices heard. Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings invited five men and five women from the company&rsquo;s Club 84&rsquo; loyalty program to dig their teeth into the potential next hit wing sauces.

Participants had to stay within four categories of BBQ, Traditional, Creative and Garlic. All sauces were featured at the wing sauce competition hosted at the company&rsquo;s Beechmont location in its home market of Cincinnati, Ohio. The competition, which took place on November 20, featured some of Cincinnati&rsquo;s biggest wing fanatics and discerning critics. Additionally, local media came out to get a taste of the action. Reporters from Cincinnati&rsquo;s NBC and ABC affiliates, as well as local radio and food bloggers also stopped by the event.&nbsp;

The judges voted across the categories and in the end, there was a three-way tie. The three winning sauces were: Spicy Garlic created by Liberty Way Kitchen Manager Geraldo Perez, Spicy Lemon Pepper created by Beechmont Kitchen Manager Joey McLaughlin and Buckeye BBQ created by the entire team at Liberty Way.

&ldquo;This was a great way to bring people from all over the community together, and what better way to do it than over wings! It is vital for the Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings brand to show our loyalty to our customers&rsquo; opinions and tastes. Our staff, across the board, worked really hard to whip up the perfect flavors. We had a three-way tie which just shows how talented our kitchen managers are. The community just could not choose,&rdquo; Zahner said.

Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings R&amp;D Chef Elliot Jablonsky took the three-way tie to WKRQ Q102 and let the hosts of &ldquo;Jon &amp; Laura,&rdquo; Jon Curl and Laura Powell, try them all in-studio during a Facebook live segment featured on the WKRQ Q102 Facebook page. The wings were smothered in the winning three sauces and as Jon and Laura tried them out, viewers got to add their takes on the Facebook live feed.

&ldquo;It was really cool that Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings thought of us and valued our opinion. I consider myself a wing connoisseur and even I was blown away by how tasty they were! My personal favorite was the Buckeye BBQ,&rdquo; Curl said.

Overall, WKRQ staff chose the Spicy Garlic as the winning sauce.

&ldquo;I had never tasted anything like the Spicy Garlic sauce. It was so unique, inventive, with so many different flavors,&rdquo; Powell said.

Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings is working on their limited time menu offerings for 2018 and will be continuing research and development to determine when the Spicy Garlic, Buckeye BBQ and Spicy Lemon Pepper will land as options.

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CINCINNATI, Ohio —&nbsp;With the Big Game right around the corner,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wingsandrings.com/">Wings and Rings</a>, the club-level sports restaurant and bar franchise with 85 locations worldwide, is giving guests even more reasons to gather with the return of Sam Adams beer cheese as part of its Crafted Classics menu. Guests who have downloaded the Wings and Rings app can score five free wings through the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wingsandrings.com/super-offer">Big Game giveaway</a> when the Big Game kicks off (February 8), redeemable in-restaurant from February 9–13, a winning play without ever leaving the couch.Available January 28 through April 26, 2026, the Crafted Classics menu delivers generous portions and craveable, comfort-forward flavors made for watching the Big Game, sharing with friends or enjoying a relaxed family meal.A longtime guest favorite, Sam Adams beer cheese is back across the Crafted Classics menu, bringing bold, familiar flavor to the dishes guests already love. The lineup leans into familiar favorites that pair easily with wings, burgers and cold drinks, just in time for football’s biggest moments. Pricing stays in line with Wings and Rings’ everyday offerings, with portion options that make it easy to order for groups or individuals.“Sam Adams beer cheese is comfort food with personality,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-admire-cec-195b2066/">Dan Admire</a>, Corporate Executive Chef and culinary innovator for Wings and Rings. “It’s bold, shareable and made for moments when the table’s full, the game’s on and everyone wants something they’ll keep coming back for.”The Crafted Classics menu includes:<ul><li>Sam’s Beer Cheese Loaded Fries or Chips: Fries or Saratoga chips topped with house-made Sam Adams beer cheese, bacon, scallions and bleu cheese crumbles.</li><li>Beer Cheese Chicken Sandwich: A crispy, beer-battered chicken breast with smoked bacon, Sam Adams beer cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce and tomato on a brioche bun, served with a choice of side.</li><li>Beer Cheese Jumbo Tenders: Beer-battered chicken tenders served with beer cheese dipping sauce and fries, available in three and four-piece options.</li></ul>From the bar, guests can enjoy drinks that pair perfectly with game-day food, including Sam Adams Boston Lager, along with the Sunday Sunrise Sangria and Red Berry Sangria.With craveable flavors, shareable portions, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wingsandrings.com/super-offer">Big Game giveaway</a>, Wings and Rings makes it easy for fans to celebrate every touchdown, cheer with friends, and enjoy the ultimate game-day experience.To find a Wings and Rings near you, visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wingsandrings.com">https://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>.&nbsp;

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