Soft Opening Is Open to the Public, With a December Grand Opening Offering Deals and Free Wings for a Year
Wing lovers in the Nordonia Hills area will soon have a new place to get their fix. Buffalo Wild Wings GO will hold a soft opening at Macedonia Commons on Thursday, Nov. 5, and the public is welcome.
The new restaurant is located at 8210 Macedonia Commons Blvd in Macedonia. A bigger celebration is coming in December. The restaurant confirmed it will host a grand opening that month with deals and free wings for a year. An exact date for the grand opening has not been announced.
Hours of Operation
After the soft opening, the restaurant will keep these hours:
Monday through Thursday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. to midnight
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Limited Seating and Plenty of Delivery Options
This location offers limited seating for customers who want to enjoy their meals on site. The restaurant has partnered with Uber, DoorDash, Postmates and Grubhub for delivery. Customers can also order through the Buffalo Wild Wings website or app and pick up their food.
Why Buffalo Wild Wings Is Betting on GO
The GO format is a smaller version of the familiar sports bar. It was built around how people eat today. Before the pandemic, off-premise orders made up about 15% of Buffalo Wild Wings sales. Takeout and delivery now account for roughly a third of the company’s business.
The idea behind GO is to move the takeout side of the business into a freestanding store placed close to where customers live. The company describes GO as a digitally native concept, with most orders coming through its website, app and third-party delivery.
Size is also a big factor. A typical Buffalo Wild Wings sports bar averages about 6,000 square feet, while a GO location is roughly 1,500 square feet. The smaller footprint means the restaurants are faster to build and easier to operate.
That flexibility is helping the brand grow quickly. Inspire Brands, which owns Buffalo Wild Wings, has commitments for nearly 600 more GO locations. More than 85% of those come from existing franchisees.
GO Locations Across Ohio
The format is spreading around the state. Northeast Ohio already has GO restaurants in downtown Akron and the Wallhaven area, plus Mayfield Heights. Central Ohio got its first GO in June, with a model built on digital ordering and fast pickup through heated food lockers. Wauseon celebrated its own GO grand opening on Oct. 17.
What It Means for Macedonia
Macedonia Commons is a regional center between Akron and Cleveland anchored by national retailers and an updated movie theater. The new GO gives shoppers, moviegoers and commuters another quick dinner option. Football fans may also find game day orders a little easier this season.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Buffalo Wild Wings GO open in Macedonia?
The Macedonia Commons location holds a soft opening on Thursday, Nov. 5, and it is open to the public.
What are the hours for Buffalo Wild Wings GO in Macedonia?
It is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight, and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Is there a grand opening for Buffalo Wild Wings GO at Macedonia Commons?
Yes. A grand opening is planned for December with deals and free wings for a year. The exact date has not been announced.
Can you dine in at Buffalo Wild Wings GO in Macedonia?
Yes. The restaurant has limited seating for customers who want to eat on site.
Does Buffalo Wild Wings GO in Macedonia deliver?
Yes. The restaurant partners with Uber, DoorDash, Postmates and Grubhub for delivery.
