Wings Etc. Debuts Two Cozy New Mac ’N’ Cheese Dishes

The limited-time offer brings “Big Flavor” with irresistible crave-worthy combinations.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Wings Etc. Grill & Pub is taking the chill out of winter with two new mouthwatering takes on comfort food, perfectly paired with a refreshing berry beverage, available starting January 7.

Cozy classics combine for one delicious masterpiece in the BBQ Chicken Bacon Mac ‘N’ Cheese. The dish features Wings Etc.’s diced crispy or grilled boneless chicken piled high atop a plate of rich and creamy macaroni and cheese studded with savory bacon bits. BBQ sauce plus a layer of shredded cheddar jack cheese tops off this satisfying dish.

And you don’t have to be from snowy Buffalo to warm up to the new Buffalo Mac ‘N’ Cheese. Hot diced crispy or grilled boneless chicken is tossed with Wings Etc.’s Mild Buffalo sauce and heaped on a plate of fresh and creamy macaroni and cheese. Finished with another drizzle of Mild Buffalo sauce and a hearty helping of shredded cheddar jack cheese, this dish delivers bold flavor in every bite.

The Berry Long Island is Wings Etc.’s bold, boozy, blackberry-infused twist on a classic, featuring Tito’s® Handmade Vodka, Sauza® Hacienda Silver Tequila, Beefeater® Gin, Bacardi® Rum, Reál® Blackberry Syrup, Sweet & Sour and Starry®, finished with a lemon wheel for a refreshingly vibrant sip.

The entrees were a hit during their test run in Southeast Missouri Wings Etc. restaurants last fall.

“We love to surprise our guests by presenting their favorites in fresh new ways,” says CEO Rob Hensmann. “Our goal is ‘Big Flavor,’ and our new Mac ‘N’ Cheese dishes bring together tried-and-true ingredients that add up to more than the sum of their parts. The Berry Long Island is a fun reminder of warmer days and a great cocktail whatever the occasion.”

The BBQ Chicken Bacon Mac ‘N’ Cheese and Buffalo Mac ‘N’ Cheese debut in restaurants nationwide January 7, 2025, and will be available for a limited time.

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About Wings Etc. Grill & Pub

Founded in 1994 by Jim Weaver in northern Indiana, Wings Etc. is a family-friendly grill and pub featuring award-winning jumbo Buffalo wings, 22 signature sauces and rubs, dozens of TVs tuned to sports programming and a casual, non-corporate-y, laid-back vibe that makes people want to just come in and hang out. See wingsetc.com.

With more than 80 corporate and franchise locations, Wings Etc. has been listed among Entrepreneur magazine’s “Top 500 Franchises” every year since 2021 and was included in the magazine’s “Top Five Best Sports Bars” in 2021. It has been named one of Franchise Business Review’s “Top Food Franchises” every year since 2020 and a “Top 200 Franchise” every year since 2019. Wings Etc. has been included in Franchise Gator’s “Top 100 Franchises” seven times since 2014 and its “Fastest Growing Franchises” seven times since 2016; it was among the “Top Emerging Franchises” in 2023. It has been named a “Top 400 Franchise” by Franchise Times every year since 2021 and a “Top 500 Franchise” by Nation’s Restaurant News every year since 2021. See www.wingsetcfranchise.com.

The Wings Etc. Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization committed to improving children’s lives. See www.wingsetcfoundation.com. 

©2025 Wings Etc., Inc. Franchises independently owned and operated.

Photos courtesy of Wings Etc. Grill and Pub

Photo 1: BBQ Chicken Bacon Mac ‘N’ Cheese

Photo 2: Buffalo Mac ‘N’ Cheese