TL;DR
Sugar Wing, a fast-casual chicken concept, has partnered with Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving, who joins as a strategic investor and brand ambassador. Irving will leverage his platform to build brand awareness for Sugar Wing in the Tampa Bay area.
Sugar Wing, Tampa Bay’s breakout fast-casual chicken concept, has announced a partnership with Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving. Irving joins Sugar Wing as a strategic investor and brand ambassador.
As an early fan of Sugar Wing, Irving is leveraging his platform, energy, and deep community roots to build brand awareness. The partnership is built on a foundation of authenticity, uncompromising quality, and dedication to the Tampa Bay area.
Irving’s bold, fearless approach on the gridiron reflects Sugar Wing’s commitment in the kitchen, which centers on using fresh, never-frozen chicken prepared with scratch-made sauces.
> “Sugar Wing is everything I look for in a brand — real food, great team, and real roots in Tampa Bay. I’m proud to represent something that reflects who I am and where I play.” > — Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Running Back
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This story was originally published by Ben Coley in QSR Magazine on June 9, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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