Atomic Wings Opens First Illinois Location in Champaign on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Campus

The Grand Opening will kick-off with a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 9am CST on August 29th, hosted by the Champaign Chamber of Commerce, which will bring together local city officials, community leaders and University of Illinois representatives. Doors will officially open to the public at 11am CST, and will feature giveaways, a live DJ and free samples to try the exciting variety of Atomic Wings flavors and wings.

The expansion is led by Kavita Venkatesh, who is an area representative developing throughout Illinois. Venkatesh is a food industry veteran with over a decade of experience in the QSR segment. Her passion for high-quality food and community engagement led her to bring Atomic Wings to Illinois. This location, which is minority and women-owned, holds a special significance as her daughter is an alumna of UIUC, further strengthening her connection to the campus and its community.

“I've spent over a decade in the food industry, gaining extensive experience and insight into customer preferences, which allows me to provide outstanding service,” said Venkatesh. “I was looking for something new, and that’s when I came across Atomic Wings. Everybody loves wings, and this brand has excellent products and awesome sauces and rubs. We’re thrilled to be part of the Champaign-Urbana community and look forward to celebrating this exciting new chapter with you!”

Its signature sauces — including mild, medium, hot, atomic, nuclear, Thai chili, garlic parm, chipotle BBQ, jerk BBQ, lemon pepper, teriyaki, sweet and tangy, mango habanero, and honey mustard — are just part of guests’ draw to the brand. Its ongoing commitment to quality and excellent customer service continues to elevate Atomic Wings above other chicken wing concepts.

“Every single wing we serve is a testament to our dedication to perfection — from the carefully selected ingredients to the personalized customer service we're known for,” said Atomic Wings CEO Zak Omar. “With this new opening, Atomic Wings is taking a big leap forward, and I couldn't be prouder of our team and Kavita.”