Oh the horror!! New York (CNN Business)Chicken wing prices are going through the roof. So Wingstop, a chain known for, well, wings, is now selling chicken thighs. But getting Americans on board could be a challenge. On Monday, the restaurant launched a virtual brand called "Thighstop" which serves crispy thighs, with or without sauce. The menu also includes breaded boneless versions of the product. Though the Thighstop brand is digital-only — available on the company's website or through DoorDash but without dedicated stores — customers can order from the "Thighstop" menu through their phones at a Wingstop location, where all orders are filled. For Wingstop, thighs are a better deal than wings. Wingstop launches 'Thighstop,' a chicken thigh-focused virtual brand - CNN
Here at the Jersey shore three things are in short supply as we are in the heart of the tourist season; chicken wings, lobster and wait staff in virtually every restaurant. And prices for what we do have are through the roof.
My favorite restaurant - not a franchise - so far hasn't had a problem. I get their wings every other week. Fingers crossed.