It’s the early 1980s, and a pair of brothers open a restaurant in Columbus, Ohio serving Buffalo wings. They see an opportunity to bring the spicy, tangy wings to diners around the country. The brothers are ambitious and Buffalo Wild Wings expands rapidly. A decade later, a couple in Texas gets a similar idea; launching Wingstop in a suburb of Dallas. But ... Show More
Oct 14
Buffalo Wild Wings vs Wingstop | Chicken Fight | 2
After years of turning profits, in 2015 Buffalo Wild Wings sees signs of trouble. Younger generations are take-out over dine-in, and for the first time since going public, Buffalo Wild Wings starts to miss Wall Street expectations. And Buffalo Wild Wings CEO Sally Smith finds her ... Show More
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Yesterday
Buffalo Wild Wings vs Wingstop | Spice Off | 3
For years, Buffalo Wild Wings was the undisputed king of chicken wings. But for the past decade, Wingstop has owned that crown with its takeout friendly spin on everyone’s favorite tangy, spicy party food. Food industry reporter Sam Oches is editor-in-chief of Nation’s Restaurant ... Show More
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Jun 2025
Breaking Bell | The Decision to Decide | 1
After almost a century of controlling the telecommunications industry in the United States, AT&T’s dominance is threatened by new competition. It’s a challenge that “Ma Bell” has weathered before, but this time is different—the political climate has changed, and the powerbrokers ... Show More
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Jul 2025
Breaking Bell | The Deal | 4
As AT&T moves closer to being forcibly dismantled by the courts, bosses consider a radical alternative. But even when they press the button for the nuclear option, there’s no guarantee that their plan will succeed.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated reco ... Show More
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