By: Jacob Kessler
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
jacob@thevillagereporter.com
Buffalo Wild Wings GO is expected to open this October at 482 Airport Highway in Wauseon, with hiring already underway for approximately 20 employees.
The restaurant will be the first franchise location for Traci Micheau and her business partner, Jay Fowler. The GO concept focuses on takeout, delivery and digital ordering, though the Wauseon location will also offer dine-in seating.
Micheau spent nearly 20 years with Buffalo Wild Wings and its parent company, Inspire Brands, before making the move into restaurant ownership. Her experience included working with Buffalo Wild Wings GO in a field marketing role, giving her a chance to become familiar with the concept before opening her own location.
Fowler, a former Marine, was drawn to the brand’s support of veteran franchising. Both owners have small-town roots and felt Wauseon would be a good place to open their first restaurant and become involved in the community.
“We want the weekend regulars, the teams coming in after a win and the neighbors who need dinner on a busy weekday. Wauseon reminds us of home, and we’re looking forward to building lasting connections within the community,” Micheau said.
The menu will include traditional and boneless wings, chicken dippers, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, fries and desserts, along with 26 signature sauces and dry rubs. Customers will be able to order digitally for quick pick up or sit down for a meal inside the restaurant.
Positions currently available include shift managers, shift leads, cashiers and cooks. Those interested can visit bwwcareers.com and search for Wauseon, Ohio, or text 1EYX to 31063 to receive an application.
Planned hours are 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.