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Second Chicago-Area Buffalo Wild Wings GO Opens Saturday In Crestwood

The first 50 guests in line at the new Buffalo Wild Wings GO in Crestwood on Saturday, Dec. 16, will get free wings for a year.

The new Buffalo Wild Wings GO store in Crestwood, Ill., will celebrate its grand opening Dec. 16. The first 50 guests in line will get free wings for a year.
The new Buffalo Wild Wings GO store in Crestwood, Ill., will celebrate its grand opening Dec. 16. The first 50 guests in line will get free wings for a year. (The Hena Group)

CRESTWOOD, IL – The second franchisee-owned Buffalo Wild Wings GO in the Chicago area will celebrate its grand opening Saturday, Dec. 16, in Crestwood. The restaurant at 13426 S. Cicero Ave. will throw open its doors at 11 a.m.

As with the Merrionette Park location that opened a month ago, the first 50 guests in line when the doors open will receive free wings for a year. Guests must be 18 or older. No purchase is necessary.

GO is a new takeout and delivery-focused model for Buffalo Wild Wings designed to offer the brand’s award-winning chicken wings and 26 signature sauces and seasoning options, plus a few other fan favorites.

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The new location has brought 30 to 50 full-time and part-time jobs to the community. Owned and operated by Chicago-based The Hena Group, the GO location is the brand’s second franchisee-owned location in the Chicago metro area.

“I am thrilled to introduce the new Buffalo Wild Wings GO model in Crestwood,” said John Bowie, President, Buffalo Wild Wings. “Our takeout and delivery business grew significantly over the past two years as guests across America enjoyed our award-winning wings, sauces, and other menu items at home. With great deals every day of the week on wings and bundles at GO, customers have one more way to enjoy our wings for any occasion, from game day lunch to family dinner.”

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Crestwood GO will feature a walk-up counter, digital menu boards, and limited seating. This location will offer traditional and boneless wings, hand-breaded tenders, chicken sandwiches, burgers, sides, and all 26 Buffalo Wild Wings sauces and dry rubs.

Unique to the Buffalo Wild Wings GO format, guests who order ahead will be able to pick up their meal from individual takeout lockers, providing a contactless and hassle-free experience.

“We are excited to open our second Buffalo Wild Wings GO in the Chicago area,” Kajal Patel, CEO, The Hena Group, said in a news release. “Our family-owned business focuses on serving delicious food with exceptional customer service. We look forward to being part of the Crestwood community.”

The Hena Group opened their first Buffalo Wild Wings GO location in November in Merrionette Park at 3271 W. 115th St. For more information or to place a Buffalo Wild Wings GO order, please visit Buffalo Wild Wings GO.

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