QSR Highlights Charleys’ 100th Location
The Premiere Cheesesteak Franchise Hits Growth Milestone
Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings, a new concept for the legacy brand, is taking the QSR market by storm, and the industry is taking notice. Recently, QSR Magazine, one of the premiere publications in the industry, highlighted a major milestone with Charleys Cheesesteak and Wings’ 100th location since launching just five years ago.
“Historically, Charleys stores were located within mall food courts. Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings expanded the brand outside of malls into free-standing and strip center units,” QSR Magazine wrote. “Along with the extended menu offerings, the latest cheesesteak and chicken wing locations have also brought fresh design elements to the stores.”
The opening of Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings is a huge milestone for the brand, and a definitive signal that the concept is here to stay. To open 100 restaurants in just five years is an accomplishment not many QSRs can boast, which is why Charleys has one of the best franchise stories you’ll hear in years.
Charleys Cheesesteaks Continues to Innovate
Wanting to innovate and meet customers where they’re at, Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings was launched in 2017. More than anything, the new concept helped Charleys break out of its standalone store only model, and add delivery apps, meaning customers can enjoy Charleys anywhere, anytime.
“The first Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings location opened in Florida, and since then, the concept has rapidly grown, with restaurants operating in over 15 states,” says Charleys Chief Marketing Officer, Brian Hipsher. “Our guests have spoken loud and clear – they love our delicious wings and cheesesteaks. Pretty much all new locations now include wings, it’s a natural evolution for the brand.”
Indeed, Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings offers classic and boneless wings with nine incredible sauces, either a la carte or in a combo deal with fries and a drink. And, we recently added ice cream to our menu, with ice cream cones, shakes, and sundaes, with all kinds of delicious toppings. By keeping our menu limited to classics such as wings, cheesesteaks, and ice cream, our business model is simple to operate and gives customers what they want.
“Adding wings to our menu has been a key driver in same-store sales,” founder Charley Shin says. “We want to broaden our appeal and increase customer frequency. Our brand has become a much stronger as a result. We look at all the trends, and we know that more people are ordering food from their couches than ever before, and we’re evolving to stay ahead of what the customer wants.”
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