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title: "Atomic Wings® Turns Up the Flavor with New Queso Launch"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/daa5a69f-2a8d-4642-8fad-cbde367d16b4
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260518_atomic_wings_turns_up_the_flavor_with_new_queso_launch.html
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
published: 2026-05-18T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T16:11:27.309Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1561758033-d89a9ad46330?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Atomic Wings® Turns Up the Flavor with New Queso Launch

**TL;DR:** Atomic Wings launches its new Meltdown Queso, available as a side, add-on for fries, or on the Meltdown Queso Sandwich. The queso is part of the brand's focus on menu innovation and craveable add-ons.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-05-18. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260518_atomic_wings_turns_up_the_flavor_with_new_queso_launch.html).*

## Story

The Meltdown Queso is available as a side or as an add-on for fresh-cut fries. It is also included on the Meltdown Queso Sandwich, a chicken sandwich that includes queso.

"Our customers were asking for cheese fries, and we knew we could take that idea further," said Zak Omar, CEO of Atomic Wings. "This queso gives them the comfort and indulgence they wanted, but with the bold flavor and quality people expect from Atomic Wings. It's the kind of menu addition that fits naturally with how our guests already eat, whether they're dipping, sharing or loading it onto fries."

The launch builds on Atomic Wings' continued focus on menu innovation and craveable add-ons that enhance the guest experience. While the brand is known for its hand-tossed wings and signature sauces, the new queso reflects a broader effort to create versatile menu items that can drive both snackable occasions and full-meal customization.

The Meltdown Queso is expected to be part of the menu starting May 13 at participating locations.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- QSR (sector)
- menu pricing (topic)
- menu innovation (topic)
- new product launch (topic)
- Atomic Wings (company)
- Zak Omar (person)
- queso (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260518_atomic_wings_turns_up_the_flavor_with_new_queso_launch.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/daa5a69f-2a8d-4642-8fad-cbde367d16b4).