Descriptive Essay: Buffalo Wild Wings

Living on Earth can be expensive, but it does include free trips around the sun, not to mention free oxygen. Many things aren’t free to people which is why my mom prompted me to get a job. She got tired of investing her hard-earned money on my lavish needs. My first real job was a cashier for Chick-fil-A, in a food court at a local mall. Chick-fill-A is often merited for their service and food, but is still considered fast-food. As much as I dreaded working in fast food, it taught a considerable number of life lessons. Most importantly, Working at Chick-fil-A not only allowed me to understand personal self-growth through circumstances, but to value it.

Chick-fil-A is known to be closed on Sundays. That is a policy that they have started with and are continuing to pursue. No matter the back lash they have gotten for it, they have stood behind their beliefs.

The atmosphere of any restaurant is a very important in making a first impression on their customers. When a customer decides to try a new restaurant, if there is a bad atmosphere they may not want to return to the restaurant. The Italian theme of Olive Garden is expressed throughout the outside decor of the building. The outside is decorated with vines which are very reminiscent of Italian style buildings with a beautiful entryway. The entrance of the restaurant was nicely decorated. Since it is around Christmas they had a beautiful Christmas tree up, as well as garland and red bows. The lighting of the restaurant was neither to dark or to bright. There was plenty of light to be able to see the menu, and the light created a relaxed atmosphere throughout the restaurant.

Chicken! Chicken! Chicken! Southerners are crazy about it! Chicken is an iconic meal, from grandma 's kitchen to fast food restaurants. Sometimes grandma 's home cooked chicken is not always readily available, so what is the next best option? This is my review of two very popular fast food chains, the main item on each menu is none other than chicken. These two restaurants go by the name Chick-fil-A and Zaxby 's. Chick-fil-A has a bit of an interesting story, with the franchise being very comfortable with the Christian faith. Because of this, all locations are closed on Sundays and holidays. Information from their website shows that Chick-fil-A cares for its community and is involved in several fundraisers for churches and schools. Zaxby 's observes normal hours and does not really take part in community events. I visited the Chick-fil-A over on Harris Lane in Bessemer, Alabama at around noon. This Chick-fil-A just opened a few years back and has been very popular since. On a different occasion, I visited the Zaxby 's just a few miles down the road from Chick-fil- A, located on Academy Drive. The website describes Zaxby 's as a “chain eatery serving up fried chicken fingers, wings, sandwiches, and other American comfort eats”. These two competitors offer very similar menu options, but completely different environments. Although Chick-fil-A has better customer service, Zaxby 's has tastier food and an overall better ambiance.

Zaxby’s serves one main sauce known as “Zax Sauce”. This tangy condiment’s distinct taste complements the chicken strips greatly; wing sauces are also available upon request. On the other hand, Chick-Fil-A specializes in fourteen unique sauces and dressings ranging from avocado-lime to barbecue; the “Chick-Fil-A Sauce” and Polynesian are the top picks of customers. To receive an extra sauce at the Zaxby’s counter, the customer must pay an additional twenty-five cents. In contrast, Chick-Fil-A freely gives the number of sauces

With an array of new sports themed wing restaurants popping up on every corner, Buffalo Wild Wings still holds the championship title. Its newest location conveniently sits right off of I-49, and is perfect place to avoid the south side traffic. Its American style cuisine is available throughout the day for a healthy salad at lunch, or to satisfy your midnight cravings with its mouthwatering famous wings. Buffalo Wild Wings family oriented atmosphere, menu variety with reasonable prices, and superb quality service makes this place the number one stop for a fantastic dining experience.

Previously we touched on the vision of Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy, who went against the grain of other fast food chain restaurants to close on Sundays. He remained faithful to his vision and decided not to be swayed by the status quo. In doing this he established a standard for his successors to follow. Chick-fil-A’s website details:

I really enjoyed my visit to Buffalo Wild Wings the other day. I'm a huge sports fan and I really enjoyed that they had tons of televisions and an assortment of different games playing on all of them. My girlfriend is not a huge sports fan, but I know she enjoyed the trip as well.

Since the beginning of time, food has been a staple in every living, breathing creature’s life. Food is a necessity and is direct fuel for the body, for nourishment. The type of diet a person consumes is crucial in determining overall health and even longevity. We are often told that in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, we must eat a balanced diet, which consists of eating a proportionate amount of a variety of foods. For many people, it becomes difficult to consume all of these right foods on a daily basis. A busy lifestyle often hinders a person from getting this healthy, balanced diet. In many situations, unhealthy food options are just way more convenient. As a college student, I have to fight the urge to ritualistically eat Chick-Fil-A

From a study completed by Chicago-based Research International USA completed a study called “Fast Food Nation 2008. The panel consisted of 1,000 respondents of ages 16-65 who provided their inputs with an online survey which was conducted between March 13 through 2008. Which was based on results on fast food restaurants like McDonald’s, Burger King, and Wendy’s are gaining popularity even through the economic hardship and recession. Marketing strategy has become more of influence on kids and young American’s. As population grows and the demand increases of fast food restaurants are expanding their stores to capturing more consumers. Fast food chains are also willing to change their menus to continue to gain and retain repeating customers.

Buffalo Wild Wings (BWW) is a well-known restaurant chain in the U.S. that was founded in 1982 by Jim Disbrow and Scott Lowery (Whitfield, 2012). Located in 47 US states, BWW has more than 800 outlets, more than half of which are franchising (Stern, 2012). In 2010 the company opened its subsidiary in Canada. Total company’s assets have approximately $500 million (Stern, 2012). BWW restaurants specialize in chicken wings under unique sauces. The outlets also have sport bars with large menus including various salads, burgers and appetizers. For the visitors, in the restaurants big TV screens have been installed to allow everyone watch popular

The fast-food industry is changing everyday. There are new products being introduced in the market and new slogans being created. The companies in the fast-food industry will do their best to make the greater burger, and to make bigger and better fries.

Once I stepped inside the restaurant I automatically could hear the music playing at a moderate level and the laughter of the customers. Right off the back the restaurant's ambiance had a positive vibe. Mindful, it was a Saturday late afternoon. Mary Jane Burger and Brew is a local restaurant trying to stay true to its past. The granddaughter of the original owner now runs the place with the intention of serving good quality food where the ingredients are fresh, mouth watering, and surely not filled with antibiotics and all that other genetically modified elements found in processed foods. The vintage, rustic looking place, holds a small town atmosphere with a big taste.

As far back as I can remember, I have always liked going out to eat. Two of my favorite restaurants are Jake’s and McDonald’s. Though both are places to dine they have their differences in their ambiance, waiting, and expense. When deciding where to go to eat, I have three things to think about. I must consider the atmosphere or where I want to go. The amount of time I have is another consideration. The amount of money that I am able to spend is a big influence.

There is no doubt that the Phoenix is one of the biggest city in the United States. It has the rich resources and good populations. We can always have fun here during my free time. Being an international student who is studying here, the food here is always the most important thing I worried about. Since I came here, I had tried so many foods here and I think each food own their independent style. Whatever what kind of food they from, I think they both good. But the food I always like best is Chinese food.