The mighty chicken wing is a beloved customer draw at many American restaurants . However, one rising chicken wing chain with locations in 21 states has identified a major gap in the market—and it's gearing up to fill it in a very innovative way. Wing Zone , a chain that was inspired in the early 1990s by late-night snacking woes when its founders were at the University of Florida, is a brand that's grown to host 61 locations in six countries. In January of this year, it was acquired by Capriotti's Sandwich Shop. And now, with pandemic-induced chicken wing shortages demonstrating how customers consider wings a perfect food to enjoy at home, the new Wing Zone executive team is working to position the brand a little differently than most other chains. "Wings are getting bigger as an everyday product, rather than just a party food," chief development and operating officer, David Bloom, told National Restaurant News . As a result, the brand is targeting aggressiv