Case Studies

The rapidly growing Wings Etc. Grill & Pub franchise includes more than 75 restaurant locations in 13 states. And thanks to its experience delivering specialty chicken wings, brews, and pub food since 1994, the brand boasts a strong customer base. But with inflation on the rise, the Wings Etc. marketing team wanted to scale faster, looking to reach new customers with an offer for 70¢ wings. They selected six restaurants in the Evansville, Indiana, designated market area to participate in a corresponding Facebook ad campaign.

In addition to hearty food, Romeo’s Pizza is known for its franchisee-first culture and dedication to bringing people together. With SiteZeus’ A.I.-driven predictive modeling, Romeo’s can quickly grow from a local favorite to a nationwide success.

Wings Etc. has been recognized as a Top 100 Fastest Growing Franchise whose passion for team members’ success is incomparable. In order to support the financial goals of its franchise network, Wings Etc. is leveraging SiteZeus’ A.I.-powered predictive analytics platform to increase its AUV and pick better locations faster.

Sonny Tillman founded his first restaurant in Gainesville, Florida, in 1968, when the world was a very different place. Long before smartphones and online ordering, Tillman and his wife, Lucille, dreamed of “serving slow-cooked, all-you-can-eat BBQ with a generous helping of Southern hospitality.” Now 96 locations strong (and growing), Sonny’s BBQ spans eight southeastern states and is one of the country’s largest barbecue chains. 

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Aroma Joe’s has developed a concept and a business model that is proving to be a hit with both customers and franchisees. The company was built on a foundation of serving up really good coffee and positive energy to the next generation of coffee drinkers. The tasty “fuel” includes coffee sourced from around the world along with their own unique infused blends. Aroma Joe’s owners, franchisees and baristas also pride themselves on energizing customers with personal, social and positive experience. That focus is embodied in the company’s three “Laws of Service” – No intercoms. No mistakes. No attitudes.

For 50 years, Sonny’s BBQ local pitmasters have served barbecue slathered in Southern Hospitality to millions of guests in America through its locations spanning the Southeast. Today, many of the older locations are now in markets where populations and demographics have shifted. Sonny’s is now using SiteZeus’ software solution to analyze the performance of existing restaurants, as well as to provide location intelligence for new locations as the brand grows.