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Fuel Your Drive by Josh York

Fuel Your Drive by Josh York

From $500 to a Global Franchise: The Wing Zone Story | Fuel Your Drive Podcast

Jun 19, 2026 · 40m

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In this episode of Fuel Your Drive, I sit down with Matt Friedman, co-founder of Wing Zone, to unpack one of the most inspiring entrepreneurship stories you'll hear. Matt shares how he and his business partner started Wing Zone with just $500 in a fraternity house kitchen, built it into a 100+ location franchise brand, and navigated the challenges of scaling, franchising, leadership, hiring, raising capital, and ultimately exiting the company after 27 years. We dive deep into the lessons every entrepreneur needs to hear—from surrounding yourself with the right people and finding mentors to overcoming setbacks, avoiding costly growth mistakes, and building a business that stands the test of…