The chicken wing is the ultimate American foodstuff. It’s a vessel for hot sauce that doubles as a test of one’s dignity and napkin endurance. And if you think we have enough wing joints, I’m here to tell you that you are mistaken.
Because Wing It On!, the four-time National Buffalo Wing Festival champion, is officially bringing its award-winning operation to Tampa in mid-2026. The first-ever Tampa Bay Area outpost for the famed wing chain will be located at 6602 E. MLK Jr. Blvd.
These aren’t just any wings. I’m talking about “America’s Best-Tasting Sauce” four years running. These people have won so many trophies in Buffalo, New York, that they’re basically the Tom Brady of chicken parts, minus the questionable health supplements and the retirement confusion.
It’s not a random corporate expansion; it’s a strategic flavor-bombing. Backed by Craveworthy Brands, this marks the company’s second Florida location after a successful debut in Mt. Dora. And leading the charge locally is Jignesh Patel, a man with over twenty years of food service experience. He’s operated gas stations, convenience stores, and quick-service restaurants, meaning he knows exactly how to handle the high-pressure environment of hungry Floridians demanding blue cheese at 10 p.m.
The team at Wing It On! pose with their fourth consecutive “America’s Best Sauce” trophy at the 2025 National Buffalo Wing Festival in Buffalo, New York.
A deep dive into the saucy, crispy physics of a flavor campeón
The menu is a glorious, 20-sauce-and-rub manifesto. We’re talking perfectly crispy wings, house-made dips, and loaded fries which doubles as a culinary hug for your arteries. For those who treat heat like a personality trait, the “Wings of Prey” sauce offers a relentless burn, while the award-winning “Medium Buffalo” provides that classic, buttery zing that made them national champions. If you’re feeling more adventurous, you can dive into the “Red White ’N Blues” wings or the “Shogun” rub, both of which prove that these people aren’t just frying chicken, they’re making art. They even have handcrafted chicken sandwiches for when you want your meal to stay between two pieces of bread.
But what’s actually impressive here, beyond the sheer volume of wet naps required, is how Wing It On! is scaling. They’re leaning into “tech-forward” innovations like mobile ordering and virtual kitchens, effectively ensuring that no matter where you are in the 813, a box of championship-caliber wings is never out of reach.
So, mark your calendars for mid-2026. Get your wet wipes ready. Prepare your digestive system for a championship-level assault. Because the “Win” in Wing It On! isn’t a pun, it’s a promise. And frankly, in this economy, a good wing is the only thing we can truly rely on.
Photos via Wing It On!