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title: "Wings Etc. Grill & Pub Ranks Among Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Chicken Franchises of 2024"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/486a47ac-f224-44d8-aa00-dbb3dcd98fec
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20241217_wings_etc_grill__pub_ranks_among_entrepreneur_magazines_top_chicken_franchi.html
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
published: 2024-12-17T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T18:25:33.887Z
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# Wings Etc. Grill & Pub Ranks Among Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Chicken Franchises of 2024

**TL;DR:** Wings Etc. Grill & Pub has been named one of Entrepreneur Magazine's top chicken franchises of 2024. The brand was also ranked among the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 for its performance in unit growth, financial strength, and brand power.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-12-17. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20241217_wings_etc_grill__pub_ranks_among_entrepreneur_magazines_top_chicken_franchi.html).*

## Story

Entrepreneur magazine has named Wings Etc. among its top chicken franchises of 2024.

“Step into the ultimate sports and family hangout at Wings Etc., where every visit promises a winning combination of mouthwatering cuisine and laid-back vibes,” Clarissa Buch Zilberman writes for Entrepreneur. “Wings Etc. continues to be the go-to destination for families seeking wholesome fun and delicious eats.”

The article highlights the ongoing prosperity of chicken franchises, which holds true for Wings Etc.

Wings Etc. also was named one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power, according to the 2024 Franchise 500 Ranking.

“We’re pleased and honored that Entrepreneur has recognized Wings Etc.,” said CEO Rob Hensmann. “We stand in good company among other major brands on Entrepreneur’s list, and we remain committed to seeing our franchisees flourish.”

“We want to position ourselves for the future,” said Wings Etc. founder Jim Weaver. “Good wings, great times and friendly service are the foundation.”

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- QSR (sector)
- franchise ranking (topic)
- unit growth (topic)
- Entrepreneur magazine (publication)
- brand power (topic)
- Wings Etc. (company)
- Rob Hensmann (person)
- chicken franchises (topic)
- Jim Weaver (person)
- Clarissa Buch Zilberman (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20241217_wings_etc_grill__pub_ranks_among_entrepreneur_magazines_top_chicken_franchi.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/486a47ac-f224-44d8-aa00-dbb3dcd98fec).