Newark location is already attracting fans on Twitter.
A Wingstop family pack. (Courtesy Wingstop)NEWARK -- Wingstop has opened its second location in New Jersey.
The Dallas-based franchise opened a store on Clay Street, off of McCarter Highway, in Newark Friday, the company announced this week. It's owned by Vishal and Kartik Patel, who opened the state's first Wingstop location in Elizabeth in 2014.
"We have big plans for growing Wingstop in New Jersey," Vishal Patel said in a release. "We are excited to be opening this Newark location and have plans for several more."
The eatery, which serves a variety of wings, other chicken dishes, and sides, has 785 locations across seven countries. Earlier this year, it was named the fifth fastest-growing restaurant chain.
"Wingstop has been embraced by...New Jersey residents," said Patel, who called the restaurant "fast-casual."
"(We serve) quality, hand-crafted food."
Locals have already taken to social media to talk about the opening. On the whole, Wingstop has garnered positive reviews.
THERE'S A WING STOP IN NEWARK NOW #INFINITE #100 #EMOJIS
-- Mike (@michaeldogmeat) July 16, 2015
YESSSSSS finally a 'WingStop' is opening in Newark [?] [?] [?] [?] I missed their wings since I moved and left Miami.
-- luckie (@iamconvinced) July 17, 2015
The chain made headlines last year when rapper Rick Ross made an appearance at the Elizabeth location, signing autographs, snapping pics with fans, and snacking on wings.
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