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title: "Wing It On! Brings the Heat to Tampa."
url: https://burnaze.com/article/91b8c471-5dcc-434c-b16e-e8a0dc913bba
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260122_wing_it_on_brings_the_heat_to_tampa.html
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
published: 2026-01-22T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:30.279Z
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# Wing It On! Brings the Heat to Tampa.

**TL;DR:** Wing It On! is opening its first location in Tampa, Florida in mid-2026, bringing its award-winning sauces and flavor-packed chicken to the community. The location is part of the brand's growth, led by Co-founder and Brand President Matt Ensero, and operated by franchisee Jignesh Patel.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-01-22. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260122_wing_it_on_brings_the_heat_to_tampa.html).*

## Story

TAMPA – Wing It On! is continuing its growth with its first-ever location in Tampa, Florida slated to open mid-2026.

“Tampa has a serious appetite for bold flavors, and Wing It On! is ready to deliver,” said Matt Ensero, Co-founder and Brand President of Wing It On!. “Building on our success in Mt. Dora, this location brings our award-winning sauces, flavor-packed crispy chicken and champion-level guest experience to a community that loves craveworthy eats. We’re excited to share more Wing It On! with our fans in Florida.”

With more than two decades of business experience, Jignesh Patel brings extensive foodservice and multi-unit expertise to the table. His extensive background has included ownership of a deli, followed by the operation of a network of gas stations and convenience stores. For the past five years, Patel has also owned and operated multiple quick-service restaurant locations, elevating his in-depth knowledge of franchised concepts and high-volume operations.

Wing It On!, a four-time champion at the National Buffalo Wing Festival, is celebrated for its perfectly crispy wings, award-winning sauces, including “America’s Best-Tasting Sauce” for four consecutive years and fresh, house-made dips. With over 20 unique sauces and rubs, plus handcrafted chicken sandwiches, loaded fries and craveable sides, Wing It On! delivers the ultimate Buffalo wing experience.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- QSR (sector)
- franchise growth (topic)
- location expansion (topic)
- qsr industry (topic)
- Tampa (location)
- Wing It On! (company)
- Matt Ensero (person)
- Jignesh Patel (person)
- tampa market (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260122_wing_it_on_brings_the_heat_to_tampa.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/91b8c471-5dcc-434c-b16e-e8a0dc913bba).