9/23: Wings Etc Grand Opening in Salem

Wings Etc. celebrates grand opening of first Virginia location September 23 in Salem. The first 50 guests at the new restaurant at 260 Wildwood Road will receive a year of free wings.

SALEM, VA.— Wings Etc. Grill & Pub is making its debut in Virginia, with franchisees Dr. Justin and Christy Lindsey hosting a grand opening at 11 a.m. on September 23 at their new location at 260 Wildwood Road in Salem. It will be the first Wings Etc. restaurant in the state.

The new 4,500-square-foot restaurant will include a pickup window for online orders, as well as a patio, family dining and a full-service bar. Wings Etc.’s award-winning menu will be available for dine-in, carryout and third-party delivery, including their signature jumbo wings, 22 sauces and rubs, chicken sandwiches, double burgers, fresh-made salads, rolled-to-order wraps, appetizers, ultimate nachos, seafood, kids’ meals and more.

The beverage program will feature more than 20 beers on tap and bottles and cans from local breweries, as well as signature cocktails. The restaurant will offer daily food and drink specials, and lunch specials Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

To celebrate the grand opening, the first 50 dine-in guests (ages 18 and up) will receive free wings for a year. Doors open at 11 a.m. on September 23.

While this is the first Wings Etc. location in the state, the brand has more than 80 restaurants in the Midwest and South.

Dr. Justin Lindsey, a physician and local business owner, and his wife, Christy, discovered Wings Etc. while he was working in Ohio during the pandemic. They were drawn to the brand’s food, atmosphere and community-focused approach and saw an opportunity to bring it to Salem.

“We fell in love with the food and atmosphere during our first visit to Wings Etc. in Ohio,” Justin Lindsey said. “From the start, we knew this was a concept that would be a perfect fit for Salem. With the excitement we’ve already seen from the community, we’re thrilled to bring Wings Etc. to Virginia and can’t wait to welcome our first guests.”

Wings Etc. CEO Rob Hensmann expressed confidence in the Lindseys’ leadership and vision. “Wings Etc. has built a strong reputation for Big Flavor and a welcoming atmosphere, and Justin and Christy Lindsey are the perfect franchisees to introduce the brand to Virginia,” Hensmann said. “With their deep ties to the community and passion for providing a great guest experience, we have no doubt they will make this location a success.”

The business will bring 50 to 70 jobs to the region.

“Wings Etc. is not only a great place to watch sports, but also a fantastic spot for friends and family to meet up before or after local events, whether it’s a game at one of the area high schools, Roanoke College or Virginia Tech, or a hockey match or concert,” Lindsey said. “With carryout for tailgating, parties or picnics as well, we know that Wings Etc. will fast become a part of hometown celebrations.”

Regular hours for the new Salem, Virginia, Wings Etc. will be 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday.