Wing Zone Attracts World-Class Talent To Executive Team

Area Developer:

Wing Zone, one of the nation’s fastest-growing takeout & delivery franchise concepts best noted for its award-winning 25 flavors of fresh, cooked-to-order Buffalo chicken wings, announced today the hiring of Jim Riekel as vice president of operations.

“Jim comes to us with an impressive history of working with some of the most established and successful franchises in the country,” said Matt Friedman, CEO and Founder of Wing Zone. “Hiring Jim will be instrumental in bringing Wing Zone through the next step of our evolution as we continue to thrive and grow in today’s marketplace.”

For more than 20 years, Riekel has held numerous restaurant industry jobs as an operations director, business manager, operating partner and regional vice president. He has also held senior executive positions with Wendy’s, Papa John’s and Domino’s. Most recently, Riekel was vice president of operations for the Atlanta Bread Company.