Hurricane Wings Franchise News

New Addition Brings Extensive Restaurant and Franchise Experience to Growing Concept
May 21, 2012 // Franchising.com // West Palm Beach, FL – Famous for their 32 flavorful unique sauces and rubs, Hurricane Grill & Wings® announced the addition of David Bloom as the Senior Vice President of Brand Expansion. With over 35 years of restaurant experience, Bloom has been active in leading the expansion of many of franchising’s most recognized brands. In his new position, Bloom will be responsible for the domestic and international development for the brand.
Bloom comes to Hurricane Grill & Wings with experience at some of the world’s largest franchise brands including launching his career at Bennigan’s under founder Norman Brinker...

Agreements To Bring Award-Winning Wing Restaurant To Four New States
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hurricane Grill & Wings is excited to announce five development agreements, adding 28 locations and continuing its national expansion. Currently, the family-friendly, island-inspired restaurant has 46 locations in six states. The new commitments will open restaurants in four new states including Colorado, Maryland, Delaware, Minnesota and additional units in Hudson Valley, New York. Hurricane Grill & Wings now has a total of 266 commitments.
"The national growth rate Hurricane Grill & Wings has experienced is remarkable," said Martin O'Dowd, president of Hurricane Grill & Wings. "We are on track to open the 60th location by the end of 2012 and are fortunate to have such a remarkable group of developers and franchisees that are equally as passionate about expanding this fantastic brand...

North Carolina Is Newest Home To Award-Winning Wing Restaurant
March 26, 2012 // Franchising.com // CARY, N.C.– Hurricane Grill & Wings®, a family-friendly restaurant with a relaxed beach atmosphere, is opening the doors to its first North Carolina location in Cary. With an extensive menu, offering savory appetizers, entrees and sides at affordable prices, this new location is sure to bring a delightful burst of flavor for the first time to North Carolina.
Offering 32 flavors of award-winning jumbo chicken wings, Hurricane Grill & Wings also specializes in quality food with big island-inspired flavor, all served in a tropical environment. The extensive menu is packed with tempting starters like Hurricane’s Fried Pickles and Firecracker Shrimp; entrees such as the Grilled Mahi-Mahi and 100% Half-Pound Angus Steak Burgers; and desserts including Chocolate Chocolate Cheesecake and Pina Colada Cake...

Tempting New Island Flavors and Delicious Entrees Now Available
WEST PALM BEACH, FL. (March 22, 2012) – Hurricane Grill & Wings® introduces Savor the Flavor, a limited time offer menu available starting Monday, March 26th through July. With the introduction of innovative flavor combinations, delicious new items include delightful appetizers, tantalizing entrees, scrumptious desserts and refreshing beverages. Hurricane Grill & Wings invites all guests to “Live with Flavor®” during the coming months.
The tropically inspired menu includes island favorite Conch Fritters, Chicken Satay Skewers served with Thai Peanut Dipping Sauce, Yuengling Beer Battered Fish & Chips and Sandwich and Grilled Teriyaki Chicken with Grilled Pineapple, decadent Piña Colada Cake and Chocolate Chocolate Cheesecake and refreshing white or red Sangria...

March 05, 2012 // Franchising.com // West Palm Beach, FL – In conjunction with NCAA’s March Madness, Hurricane Grill & Wings® invites enthusiasts of wings and basketball alike to enter to win weekly prizes. Each week, for four weeks starting March 5, 2012, Hurricane Grill & Wings will give away a year of free wings and other exciting prizes the whole family can enjoy.
Each week from March 5, 2012 to April 2, 2012, Hurricane Grill & Wings will be giving one lucky winner a year full of free wings and additional prizes each week including an Xbox 360 a personal tablet, an at home basketball hoop, ball and jersey and the final week’s grand prize of a brand new home entertainment theatre. All customers need to do for a chance to win is text “HOOP” to 88588 each week or visit www...

Minnesota Focus of Latest Locations For Award-Winning Wings Restaurant
February 03, 2012 // Franchising.com // WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Hurricane Grill & Wings is excited to announce its continued expansion with the signing of a new development agreement in Minnesota. Minnesota-based hospitality company, Torgerson Properties (www.torgersonproperties.com) will be opening multiple Hurricane Grill & Wings locations, bringing the island-infused menu and beach themed, family-friendly atmosphere to Minneapolis.
Torgerson Properties currently manages 28 hotel properties, nine restaurants and over 2,000 associates in Minnesota and Florida. With their extensive experience in the field of hospitality, Hurricane Grill & Wings joins their roster with a commitment to develop the southern third of Minnesota, including all of downtown Minneapolis, Hennepin County and the suburbs of the Twin Cities south of St...

Florida's Capital Is Newest Home To Award-Winning Wing Restaurant
LOS ANGELES, CA, December 14, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Hurricane Grill & Wings , a casual, comfortable, family-friendly restaurant serving award-winning food, is opening the doors to its first location in Tallahassee, FL. Offering island-inspired appetizers, entrees and sides in a relaxed beach environment, this new location is sure to bring a delightful burst of flavor to the state's capital.
Hurricane Grill & Wings specializes in fresh jumbo sized chicken wings available in 32 original flavors. The full service restaurant is perfect for the whole family with its laid-back beach atmosphere and extensive menu of delicious food to be enjoyed inside or on the patio...

December 05, 2011 // Franchising.com // Hurricane Grill & Wings®, a casual restaurant serving-winning food with amazing flavor, opens the doors to its newest location in Hauppauge, NY. With locations in Hartsdale, Levittown, Port Jefferson and Syosset, the fifth New York location will bring Hauppauge residents the fresh food and welcoming environment of Hurricane Grill & Wings in their own backyard.
Serving fresh jumbo sized chicken wings in 32 original flavors, Hurricane Grill & Wings is perfect for the whole family with its laid-back atmosphere and delicious food. The restaurant is overflowing with tasty and legendary menu items including starters like our Fried Pickles with Cyclone Sauce and Firecracker Shrimp; entrees including Crispy Hurricane Chicken Sandwiches, Santa Fe Churrascos, and 100% Half-Pound Angus Steak Burgers; and desserts including Key Lime Pie and Hot Chocolate Lava Cake...

October 19, 2011 // Franchising.com // WEST PALM BEACH, FLA.– Hurricane Grill & Wings is excited to announce its continued expansion in signing four new area development agreements. After seeing unprecedented growth throughout the year, new area developers Roger Patel and Tom Petska are taking Hurricane Grill & Wings and its laid back, family-friendly beach atmosphere into Louisiana, Minnesota, Georgia and Alabama and additional locations in Central Florida.
With over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, Tom Petska joins Hurricane Grill & Wings as an area developer with a commitment to build 15 locations in Central Florida, 22 in Northern Alabama and Northern Georgia and 17 in Minnesota. With a deal signed, Tom is on track to develop 55 Hurricane Grill & Wing locations...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., September 15, 2011 – Fox News Channel (FNC) is 15 years old and to celebrate this milestone anniversary, FNC is kicking off a nationwide tour in Orlando (The Villages, Florida) with a live broadcast of "Fox & Friends" on Monday, September 19, from 6 to 9 a.m. Among the special guests are the classic rock band Foreigner (performing live) and Hurricane Grill & Wings®, one of the fastest growing restaurant concepts in the country. Hurricane will be showcasing their culinary talents throughout the three hour broadcast with on-air cooking segments featuring their unique flavors and sauces. In addition, they will be serving an array of their award winning menu items to the audience members who will include Orlando-area locals, military members and University of Central Florida cheerleaders...

Hurricane Grill & Wings has announced the opening of its first Hurricane Dockside Grill on July 29th, 2011. The brand acquired the JJ Fins Dockside restaurant located on the banks of the Dead River in Tavares in June. A first of its kind, the Hurricane Dockside Grill will infuse several of its traditional Hurricane Grill & Wings menu items, including their award-winning jumbo sized chicken wings and 32 original sauces, incorporating into existing elements from JJ Fins' such as its raw bar items, steaks, pizza and seafood. In addition to the family-friendly restaurant, the property also features a volleyball court, 23 boat slips and a paddle boat. Banquet facilities are also available for catering events and functions.
The August 11th Grand Opening celebration will include exciting events such as a Pig Roast Beach Party with live entertainment, volleyball tournament, Ridiculously Hot Wing Eating contest, raffles, giveaways, ribbon cutting ceremony, drink and food specials, a charitable donation to the Boys & Girls Club and much more...

Franchisees and Area Developers From Around the Country Join to Celebrate Company Expansion WEST PALM BEACH, FL, June 26, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Hurricane Grill & Wings is commemorating its rapid expansion and welcoming new team members at the Hurricane Grill & Wings Annual Franchise Conference. The event will take place June 27th through June 29th 2011 at the TPC Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Themed "Winning in a Changing World," this event will feature team building sessions, inspiring guest speakers, an awards reception and even a supply and vendor expo. The keynote address will be delivered by Jon Luther, CEO of Dunkin Brands.

Hurricane Grill & Wings is one of the fastest growing businesses in the United States...

Restaurants Invite Guests to Savor New Seasonal Menu & Win Free Vacation Getaways All Summer Long WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hurricane Grill & Wings® today announced the launch of its Summer of Flavor seasonal menu featuring wraps, salads, two new exciting flavors of sauces, as well as more entrée selections and a new dessert. All menu items incorporate fresh ingredients, island spices and savory sauces to create a menu line-up that's lighter in fare and beckons guests to kick back and relax - island style. The new limited-time-only menu is supported by a mobile campaign that invites guests to text-to-win free trips during the hot summer months of June, July and August. SAVOR THE TASTES OF SUMMER The limited-time only Summer of Flavor menu is inspired by the tropical tastes of the Caribbean and should have guests' taste buds rhythmically swaying to melodic steel drums and reggae beats with every bite...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hurricane Grill & Wings™ announced today it has signed seven new domestic development agreements, adding commitments for 233 new restaurants to its 42 existing locations. The Company has experienced double digit growth in the past year, and the new development agreements will contribute to the Company's accelerated growth plan with new locations in 15 states, including California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and District of Columbia.

"Robust expansion in 2011 aligns with our national growth plan, and we are extremely pleased with the caliber of accomplished and ambitious individuals who have joined the Hurricane family," said Martin O'Dowd, President of Hurricane Grill & Wings...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hurricane Grill & Wings™ today announced the launch of its first ever Hurricane Hoopla promotion that invites customers to join in on the mayhem every day in March with free Wings for a Year giveaways announced daily.

"Hurricane Grill & Wings™ is synonymous with food, fun and flavor and this promotion plays up all three of those attributes in a bold and exciting way" .Customers have two ways to score. They can visit the Company's official website, www.hurricanewings.com for more details, or bounce by their local Hurricane Grill & Wings™ restaurant, no purchase or payment necessary, to get their promo code for a chance to win free wings for a year. Once they have entered that code online, customers 21 years or older can print a 99¢ draft card that can be used toward 99¢ beer drafts during any 2011 basketball tournament game...

</p><h2>New Hurricane Grill & Wings™ is Located in the Fashion District of Midtown Miami</h2><p> Miami, FL (Vocus) - Hurricane Grill & Wings™, known for its savory chicken wings and fresh cooked-to-order menu items, including signature entrée salads, Angus burgers, and expansive seafood selections, today opens its newest location in Miami, Florida. Located in The Shops at Midtown Miami, which is nestled in the fashion district of Midtown Miami (3201 North Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida 33127), this marks the second Hurricane Grill & Wings™ restaurant in the Miami, Florida area.

"I have a passion for great food and superior guest service, and I want to share that passion with the community where I grew up and love living in," said Bowen Abitbol, Franchisee, Owner and Operator of the new Hurricane Grill & Wings™...

New Team Members Join Hurricane Grill & Wings™ West Palm Beach, FL (Vocus) Hurricane Grill & Wings™, known for fresh cooked-to-order menu items including signature entree salads, Angus burgers, fish and uniquely savory chicken wings, today announced the appointment of Mark Snyder as Chief Operating Officer, Lisa Wynn Taylor as Vice President of Marketing, and Angie Kenyon as Senior Real Estate Consultant.

"Industry leaders Mark Snyder, Lisa Wynn Taylor and Angie Kenyon will each play a key role on our management team as the Company continues to expand nationwide with the award winning Hurricane Grill & Wings brand. It is an exciting time for our Company because we have rounded out our already strong management team with individuals who are highly experienced in strategically growing brands that are in high growth mode,'' said Martin O'Dowd, President of Hurricane Grill & Wings™...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Martin O'Dowd, a well-known restaurant industry veteran with over 30 years of experience, has been appointed president of Hurricane AMT, LLC, the franchisor of the rapidly growing Hurricane Grill & Wings restaurants.

O'Dowd has been CEO of three public restaurant companies over the past 20 years. Most recently he served as president and CEO of Famous Daves of America in Minneapolis, where he successfully developed the organization from 18 units in the Midwest into an 84-unit national concept.

"Martin O'Dowd has been a leader in the restaurant and hospitality industry for many years and we are honored to announce he has joined our team," said Chairman and CEO John Metz...

Kids To Seek Treasure and Win Prizes and Family Getaways

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Hurricane Grill & Wings, (www.hurricanewings.com), the popular restaurant well known for its uniquely savory chicken wings, will kick-off its Hurricane Kids(TM) Club with a special interactive campaign uniting Nintendo DS(TM) users around social gaming and good food.

As part of the launch, Hurricane Grill & Wings will promote Treasure World, a recently released Nintendo DS game developed by Aspyr Media, a video game publisher, in which the console is a treasure detector, trophy case and toy box using Internet technology for creative community play.

Hurricane Grill & Wings will also serve as a Treasure World hotspot, allowing gamers to unlock a hidden treasure when the game detects the restaurant's wireless signal...

Hurricane Grill & Wings Targets Expansion in Florida & Beyond With Family Dining Popularity

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 26 /PRNewswire/ -- After acquiring the Hurricane Grill & Wings franchisor on December 17, 2008, Hurricane AMT, LLC is moving forward with aggressive expansion plans for the Florida-based, tropically themed restaurants.

Investor partners Gail Meyer Asarch, John C. Metz (Chairman and CEO), and Dean Tendrich (Chief Marketing Officer), and company president Ken Adams plan to grow the family-oriented chain from 30 locations in Florida to up to 40 units nationwide by year-end, expanding in Florida, New York and Ohio. Ten new locations are currently under development.

The specialty at "Hurricanes" is uniquely savory chicken wings, offered in five categories and with a choice of over 30 signature sauces...