Wild Wing Cafe
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| Industry | Restaurant Chain |
| Founded | Hilton Head, South Carolina May 1990 |
| Founder | Diane & Cecil Crowley |
| Headquarters | Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States |
Number of locations | 33 restaurants (2013) |
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| Website |
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Wild Wing Cafe is a restaurant chain in the south and southeastern United States with over 30 locations in seven U.S. states. It is headquartered in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, a suburb of Charleston.
Background
Their chain's motto is "Hot Wings, Cold Beer, Good Times." Wild Wing Cafe was started by Atlanta native Cecil Crowley and his wife Diane, who opened the chain's first location in Hilton Head, South Carolina in June 1990.[1][2][3] By 2001, it had grown to seven locations.[4] In January 2012, a majority interest in the chain was secured by Charlotte, North Carolina-based Axum Capital Partnership, an investment company whose founders include a former Red Lobster president and National Football League Pro Bowler, Muhsin Muhammed.[5]
Wild Wing Cafe is known their many wing flavors and various other food items. The menu is similar to other wing chains such as Hooters and Buffalo Wild Wings.
Some locations feature live music in the evenings, and recording artist Edwin McCain actually started his career playing shows at Wild Wing Cafe.[6][7]
Locations
Wild Wing Cafe is located throughout areas of Virginia, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Florida, with a total of 33 locations as of late 2013. Some are company owned locations and some are franchised.[8]
Controversy
In the fall of 2013, Wild Wing Cafe faced allegations of racial discrimination after 25 African-Americans were denied service at a North Charleston location.[9]
References
- ↑ Wild Wing Cafe, Hilton Head Monthly (March 2003)
- ↑ (3 March 2005). EAT: NEIGHBORHOOD NOSH: Wild Wing Cafe, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, p.15
- ↑ (1 July 2011). Home grown: Lowcountry-based businesses that have gone national, Hilton Head Monthly
- ↑ (22 June 2001). Wild Wing celebrates birthday, The Island Packet
- ↑ http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20120126/PC05/301269947
- ↑ Bates, Ashely (26 July 2007). New Wild Wing Cafe draws varied crowds, local music, Gainesville Times
- ↑ (17 June 2010). Edwin McCain returns for a Wingstock cameo, Beaufort Gazette
- ↑ Salgado, Brian. Wild Wing Café, Food * Drink, Retrieved December 6, 2011
- ↑ http://nrn.com/social-media/wild-wing-caf-investigates-racially-charged-controversy
Further reading
- Ellis, Mike (January 1, 2009). "Fans root on New Year's Day for losing South Carolina football teams". Independent Mail. Retrieved December 5, 2011.
- Morrison, Alexander (September 10, 2006). "Drink Specials: S.C. Law Forces Bars, Nightclubs to Change Their Pouring". Herald-Journal. Retrieved December 5, 2011.
- "Charlotte Restaurant Surrenders Liquor License". Wsoctv.com. May 13, 2005. Retrieved December 5, 2011.
- Gorsegner, Michael (February 5, 2006). "Local Fans Cheer On Super Bowl". Newsplex.com (Gray Television, Inc.). Retrieved December 5, 2011.
- Eckstein, Sandy (October 9, 2008). "On our list: The Wild Wing Cafe, Havana Restaurant & Cafe". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved December 5, 2011.
- Ware, Lisa (August 24, 2011). "Top three Asheville, NC, bars to watch the NFL". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved December 5, 2011.
- "Out To Lunch". Charlotte Observer. January 9, 2004. Retrieved December 5, 2011.
- "Wings Land at Ayrsley, Wild Wings Cafe Joins Southwest Development". Charlotte Observer. October 8, 2002. Retrieved December 5, 2011.