The initial conception of Winger's began back in the mid 1980's, when my brother-in-law and I opened up a small counter-service food establishment, built inside an old 1940's style train car, in downtown Salt Lake City. Back then it was called California C&R. We had all of the standard menu items - burgers, sandwiches, & salads, but we also created a new and unique recipe for our chicken wings and ribs that was like no other. It was not a traditional buffalo sauce, but a unique hot and sweet combination. We soon began to draw a huge following, and shortly thereafter started winning awards and drawing high profile guests from around the world. We soon realized that the great food items that we were developing would work even better in a full service, fun and casual restaurant. With this idea, the first Winger's restaurant opened in Bountiful, Utah in 1993, in what was still a very small (2800 sq. ft.) diner style building, but with the best food and service around!

When Winger's opened its doors in 1993, one of our guiding principals was to serve "The Favorite and Most popular food items of the day". Simply stated, this means that our Winger's menu is continually evolving with our customers tastes, but it is always done with our unique Winger's touch. While we have always been known for our "World Famous Wings" with "Original Amazing Sauce", we have also now added our equally popular "Sticky Finger's", among many other menu items that have become favorites over the years. The Winger's concept has also evolved to add a fun and exciting bar area that greatly compliments our Winger's dining, complete with big screen TV's and entertainment to compliment the now World Famous food that our guests always get. With our parent company having over 30 years in the full service restaurant business, we have always had a passion to be the leader in our industry. Winger's service and guest focus is second to none. We look for our Winger's Franchise Partners to also carry that same passion for being the best. We know that Winger's has the best food, service, and fun atmosphere around, but we also know that it only happens because of the quality of people that make the Winger's family! From all of our staff at each restaurant, to each of our Franchise Partners, to everyone at our corporate office, Winger's has become successful because of the people who have become our "extended family". It takes a deep commitment to be the best in the restaurant and bar industry, and it is that passion that is instilled in everything we do.


Eric Slaymaker, President
Winger's USA, Inc.
Winger's Franchising, Inc.

The Winger Bros.