Press Release

Franchise Growth Solutions is pleased & proud to announce the addition of the latest concept into our membership only client portfolio. Planet Wings, a success since 1994.

Planet Wings was conceived in 1994 by founders Franco and Paula Fidanza. They realized that there was an amazing untapped opportunity in the retail food establishment and delivery market.

For the most part, delivery service was limited to pizza and burgers and was being provided by only a handful of restaurants. With the growing popularity of chicken wings, Franco & Paula decided the market was ready for a concept that not only provided home delivery of their delicious chicken wings, but all their menu items… including cheese steaks, heroes, salads and kid’s meals.

Franchise Growth Solutions' Managing Partner, franchise veteran & industry expert, Gary Occhiogrosso said; "We are excited to be working with Planet Wings. Franco and Paula have proven over the years their total commitment to the concept and to the success of their franchisees. Our initial growth strategy is to expand along the east coast but we will consider area rights for highly qualified food operators in other markets."

The first Planet Wings® concept store opened in January 1995 and Franco and Paula haven’t looked back. They committed to using only the highest quality chicken available and to give their customers an incredible value for their money. They also offered 20 outrageous wing flavors (now 24) and prepared each customers meal fresh to order. Coupled with super convenient delivery service, Franco and Paula had discovered the recipe for success.

Planet Wings Franco and Paula spent the next couple of years perfecting the concept and now have stores throughout the greater NY metropolitan area and New Jersey. Paula and Franco have also stayed focused on giving back to the community, having contributed time, money and Planet Wings resources to charitable organizations and community programs designed to improve the quality of life for people in the communities where there is a Planet Wings store. To learn more about what Planet Wings is doing in local communities, visit the community section of this website.

There are many reasons to choose Planet Wings and the great food we provide is just one of those reasons. Our menu has many offerings, with chicken wings at the core. They have that addictive flavor that will satisfy your craving and keep you coming back for more. It’s our wings that have helped us gain a stellar reputation among chicken lovers in all our markets.

Providing that unforgettable taste starts with great meat. Our wings are responsibly sourced and our burgers are hand crafted fresh (never frozen) to provide a more flavorful burger. That same focus on quality is extended to the wide range of items we provide from all over the world, including gyros, salad, and Mexican options.

This allows us to provide flexibility for you to choose whatever you’re craving that day, without sacrificing quality.

The final step is to provide a great restaurant experience for all our customers, which is why we work hard to create an atmosphere that is consistently inviting and family friendly in all our restaurants. At the same time, we strive to strengthen our brand by including it on all our packaging, menus, and both interior and exterior designs. This tells customers who we are at a glance, while simultaneously positioning us as a modern business with an updated look.

Where else can you get 24 flavors of delicious chicken wings, sandwiches, salads, burgers, wraps, cheesesteaks and kid’s meals delivered to a customer's door piping hot with one phone call!