Emerging Brands

Why a fast-casual sandwich chain is putting its money behind hot chicken

The latest episode of the “Buzzworthy Brands” podcast features Michael Goldberg, CEO of Ike’s Love & Sandwiches, which recently made a major investment in three-unit hot chicken concept Bangin’ Buns.
Bangin' Buns

There’s been a lot of investment money flowing into hot chicken concepts in recent weeks.

Michael Goldberg, CEO of fast casual Ike’s Love and Sandwiches, joins the latest “Buzzworthy Brands” podcast to talk about why his chain recently made a major investment in Bangin’ Buns, a three-unit hot chicken concept.

Listen as Goldberg discusses plans for growing both Ike’s and Bangin’ Buns and his thoughts on why hot chicken is so very hot right now.

 

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