Atomic Wings Opens Eight New Restaurants Nationwide
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NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- New York-born wing brand Atomic Wings® has continued its national expansion in the third quarter, opening eight new restaurants across five states, strengthening its footprint in the Northeast while also venturing into new markets in Texas, Ohio, and South Dakota. The new restaurants include establishments in Fresh Meadows, Manhattan, Hoboken, Jersey City, Houston, Leander, Cleveland, and Rapid City.
The brand has experienced close to 100% growth in system size this year, marking another significant step in its expansion strategy. Atomic Wings® has a broader 2026 expansion plan, which includes significant growth in its core New York and New Jersey markets as well as in Texas, Ohio, Illinois, Minnesota, and South Dakota.
The brand's CEO, Zak Omar, emphasized that the company is focusing on finding the right markets and operators while staying true to the quality and authenticity that have defined the brand since its inception in 1989. Atomic Wings® offers customers fresh, never-frozen halal chicken that is natural and hormone-free, made to order and hand-tossed in 15 proprietary sauces.
The company's development pipeline remains active heading into the fourth quarter, with additional restaurants planned in markets including Columbus, Ohio; Turnersville, New Jersey; Manhattan, New York; Chicago and Joliet, Illinois; Little Rock, Arkansas, and Minnesota.
Atomic Wings® has a long history, having been created in 1989 with a mission to share authentic New York-style Buffalo wings with the world. The brand is led by owners and brothers Zak and Ray Omar, who offer customers fresh, never-frozen halal chicken that is natural and hormone-free. The wings are made to order and hand-tossed in 15 proprietary sauces. Alongside its wings, Atomic Wings® offers sandwiches and sides, a welcoming dining experience, and a commitment to quality.
Atomic Wings® remains focused on sustainable growth, strong franchise partnerships, and preserving the authentic New York identity that has powered its growth for more than three decades. The company's expansion strategy is to find the right markets and operators, and to continue to provide customers with fresh, never-frozen wings and a bold flavor lineup.