Native Grill & Wings has matured over 35 years of uncompromising flavor, food and fun. With the brand starting out as Native New Yorker Restaurant, named after a goofy little disco song that the founding family members listened to as they made their way from Buffalo New York in 1978, the birth place of the infamous chicken wing, to Native Grill & Wings which represents the loyal following of our guests. It can be heard over and over again; “I visited this Native”, “we met at this Native”, “we celebrated our championship game at this Native”. With 30 restaurants and growing, Native Grill & Wings is looking to break into emerging markets with strong, like-minded Franchise entrepreneurs who are passionate about keeping the legacy of the Anderson family dream alive and well. The 20 plus time winner of “Best Wings” awards is expanding to a location near you. We are currently in Arizona, Montana, South Dakota, and Texas. Native Grill & Wings continues to serve chicken wings, along with sandwiches, burgers, salads, and much more; its choices are sure to leave your mouth watering and your lips smiling. Today, with chicken wings becoming more and more popular, Native Grill & Wings is still winning awards for its wings, its sauces, its menu and for being the only unique concept where guests can order all 19 flavors by the individual wing. Native Grill & Wings is the market leader with this unique niche. Big Games, Big Fun, One Big Family-Your Native!
Our Mission
To provide our guests with excellent service, exceptional food, and a memorable experience, while continuing to be the “Coolest Place for the Hottest Wings.”
We believe in Big Games, Big Fun, One Big Family: My Native, Our Native, Your Native.
Company History
In 1978, Floyd and Judy Anderson packed their four daughters into a car in Buffalo, New York and set off for Arizona to follow their dream of owning and running a restaurant. They bought a small local pizza joint, renamed it “Native New Yorker”, and threw their life savings into building a successful business.
After months of terrible sales, long hours, and a roller-coaster of emotions, Judy had an epiphany: Chicken Wings. The Andersons were the first to bring wings to Arizona, and they were an instant hit! The Andersons soon became local icons, and Native New Yorker (or, “Native”, as the regulars called it), became an Arizona favorite.
In 2014, Native New Yorker officially shortened its name to Native Grill & Wings.
