Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com


There were some abrupt closures at three locations of a popular chicken chain – including in the WHMI listening area.

Three franchise locations of Detroit Wing Company have temporarily closed in Grand Blanc, Davison, and Oxford.

The Detroit Free Press reports that the three locations were operated by a franchisee and are closed but the company’s corporate management is working to re-open them as soon as possible.

Any employees that are impacted should contact corporate offices.

DWC founder Gus Malliaras issued the following statement:

“We regretfully confirm that the independent franchisee operator of these three locations did, in fact, close their doors, though our corporate team is diligently working to reopen all three locations as soon as possible.

While we cannot comment on the specifics of this situation, we are certainly understanding and sympathetic to those who are affected. When the locations are reopened, we will prioritize retaining as many team members as possible. In the meantime, employees interested in relocating to a different independently owned and operated Detroit Wing Company location are invited to reach out to the corporate office to assist with those arrangements.”

Grand Blanc location pictured. Google Street View.