Franchise agreement between Capriotti’s and Wing Zone calls for the opening of 235 new stores

In 2022, the brands enjoyed tremendous success, and in 2023, they will continue to grow.

A record-breaking year was had by Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone in 2022. Nine area franchise development agreements were signed by the brands, adding up to 92 new outlets. Wing Zone’s parent company, Capriotti’s, had 136 Wing Zone locations as of the end of 2022 in addition to 99 Capriotti’s branches.

Through these franchise arrangements, both brands will enter new domestic and international markets. Wing Zone will launch multiple sites in Georgia, California, and Nevada, while Capriotti’s will expand in Missouri, Montana, and Illinois. Both brands will grow in Philippines and India.

The quick success of both Capriotti’s and Wing Zone has impressed David Bloom, Chief development and operational officer. He says: “Our team’s commitment to bringing these top-notch sandwich and wing concepts to new markets around the world is what has allowed us to expand both our national and international footprints, with a combined total of 235 new shops between Capriotti’s and Wing Zone in 2022, and big plans for further expansion in 2023.”

Industry leaders and peers praised Capriotti’s and Wing Zone for their technological innovation and performance in 2022. Capriotti’s was listed in Inc. Magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 for the first time ever, and the company was recognized as one of the top 25 most successful brands on Fast Casual’s 2022 Top 100 Movers & Shakers list. This year, the company came in at number 24, making it the third year in a row that Capriotti’s has made the Fast Casual Top 100. The Las Vegas Review-Journal also ranked Capriotti’s as one of the best places to work for the third year in a row. Javier Gomez, a franchisee of Capriotti’s in Fresno, California, was also voted Franchisee of the Year for 2022 by the International Franchise Association.

In order to grow both brands in India, the company has entered master franchise agreements with Village Food Courts for 50 units. They have also signed franchise agreements with Viva Group for 30 units to bring Wing Zone to Philippines. The first robotic outfitted ghost kitchen of Wing Zone was opended in Pasadena, California, as well as their first brick and mortar location in California.

David continues, “Our committed franchisees, staff, and customers have been a significant part of our global recognition and growth. We are confident in our position for additional expansion and success in 2023 after selling 235 new Capriotti’s and Wing Zone sites in 2022, 80 of which were international.”

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