Sarasota residents looking to try a new dining concept will find the nation’s first location just across the county line in Manatee County.
Buffalo Wild Wings GO and Jimmy John’s are opening the country’s first co-branded location at 5241 69th St. East in Palmetto on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The new dining spot will bring hand-sauced wings and made-to-order subs together under one roof.
The location is owned and operated by Quality Foods Restaurant Group, which operates three other Buffalo Wild Wings locations across Florida.
“Bringing the first-ever Buffalo Wild Wings GO and Jimmy John’s together is something special, and we’re proud to do it right here in Palmetto,” Kenther Ramos, a franchisee with Quality Foods Restaurant Group, said in a press release.
“We're giving this community something no one else has: two crave-worthy menus, one location and no reason to ever choose between them.”
The combined Inspire Brands concept aims to satisfy guests' cravings in a single stop.
Buffalo Wild Wings GO provides a carryout and delivery-focused experience with bone-in and boneless wings available in more than 26 signature sauces and dry rubs, plus tenders, sandwiches, wraps, burgers and shareable sides.
Working alongside it, Jimmy John’s will be serving its fresh-made and fast-delivered sandwiches with real, high-quality ingredients. The location will feature hand-sliced meats and bread baked fresh every four hours. Guests can also enjoy Jimmy Chips or Jumbo Kosher Dill Jimmy Pickles with their orders.
The opening celebration kicks off with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m. with the Manatee Chamber of Commerce. The first 100 guests in line who are 18 or older will receive free wings for a year—equivalent to six free wings per week for 52 weeks—and free Jimmy John’s sandwiches and prizes—available while supplies last.
The Palmetto location will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Michaela Galligan is an intern covering a variety of topics for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. She can be reached at MGalligan@usatodayco.com. Support local journalism bysubscribing.
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