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Buffalo Wild Wings gets a sporty, tech-forward makeoverBuffalo Wild Wings gets a sporty, tech-forward makeover

The chain has begun rolling out the new store design

Joanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

December 19, 2018

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Buffalo Wild Wings gets a sporty, tech-forward makeover

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Buffalo Wild Wings has unveiled a new store design featuring sports stadium-inspired seating, “MVP” areas designed for private parties and video game tournaments, updated audio/visual technology for tuning into the big game (or any game) and a designated takeout area.

The tech-friendly sports bar design — the chain’s first major design upgrade since 2012 — is already in place at two new locations in New Caney, Texas, and Bowling Green, Ky. Two more redesigned restaurants in Arden, North Carolina, and Fort Worth, Texas are expected to open in January 2019. 

“Buffalo Wild Wings is all about creating legendary experiences between friends, and this new design was built to do just that,” Lyle Tick, president of Buffalo Wild Wings said in a statement. “We are giving guests the flexibility and freedom to truly be themselves and experience the game on their terms.” 

Nation’s Restaurant News reached out to Buffalo Wild Wings for more information on further rollout dates, but the company declined to answer at this time.

Take a look at the design updates.

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About the Author

Joanna Fantozzi

Senior Editor

Joanna Fantozzi is a Senior Editor for Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality. She has more than seven years of experience writing about the restaurant and hospitality industry. Her editorial coverage ranges from profiles of independent restaurants around the country to breaking news and insights into some of the biggest brands in food and beverage, including Starbucks, Domino’s, and Papa John’s.  

Joanna holds a bachelor’s degree in English literature and creative writing from The College of New Jersey and a master’s degree in arts and culture journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. Prior to joining Informa’s Restaurants and Food Group in 2018, she was a freelance food, culture, and lifestyle writer, and has previously held editorial positions at Insider (formerly known as Business Insider) and The Daily Meal. Joanna’s work can also be found in The New York Times, Forbes, Vice, The New York Daily News, and Parents Magazine. 

Her areas of expertise include restaurant industry news, restaurant operator solutions and innovations, and political/cultural issues.

Joanna Fantozzi has been a moderator and event facilitator at both Informa’s MUFSO and Restaurants Rise industry events. 

Joanna Fantozzi’s experience:

Senior Editor, Informa Restaurant & Food Group (August 2021-present)

Associate Editor, Informa Restaurant & Food Group (July 2019-August 2021)

Assistant Editor, Informa Restaurant & Food Group (Oct. 2018-July 2019)

Freelance Food & Lifestyle Reporter (Feb. 2018-Oct. 2018)

Food & Lifestyle Reporter, Insider (June 2017-Feb. 2018)

News Editor, The Daily Meal (Jan. 2014- June 2017)

Staff Reporter, Straus News (Jan. 2013-Dec. 2013)

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