The Tennessean: Cool Springs Will Be Home to Tennessee’s First Buffalo Wings & Rings

Mark Cross brings Buffalo Wings & Rings to Tennessee for the first time with a new location in Cool Springs.

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The Tennessean: Cool Springs Will Be Home to Tennessee’s First Buffalo Wings & Rings

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Buffalo Wings & Rings is opening its first location in Tennessee in the Cool Springs area, with plans for more locations in the region. The brand is targeting the Nashville area for expansion, with a goal of 9-10 locations in 10-15 years.

According to The Tennessean, Cross moved to the Brentwood area this summer in preparation of the fall opening. He said the Cool Springs area offered a good fit to attract clients from the suburbs.

"It (Williamson County) is such a phenomenal market," Cross said. "The Cool Springs market alone with its job growth and thriving economy, it seemed a natural fit to plant a stake in the ground.

Cross and the restaurant are planning more locations in the area. Chief Development Officer, Philip Schram said Nashville was the best spot to start in Tennessee because of the similarity to Cincinnati. Schram also said that the restaurant hopes to have between nine and 10 locations in 10 to 15 years in Nashville.

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This story was originally published in 1851 Franchise on October 25, 2016. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.

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