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Claude F. Morton, Jr. Lifetime Achievement
NADER MASADEH
BUFFALO WINGS & RINGS
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As President & CEO of Cincinnati-based Buffalo Wings & Rings, Nader Masadeh strives to spread his passion for providing the best “club level” sports restaurant experience in the industry to all levels of the franchise system’s 80+ locations across the globe.
As evidenced when he went undercover during the season premiere of Undercover Boss’s 7th season, Masadeh believes in a servant-leadership philosophy, which he has used to guide the corporate team and has ingrained into the franchise system. Buffalo Wings & Rings has enjoyed incredible success under Masadeh’s leadership, and Masadeh has provided the tools for nearly half of single-unit franchisees who have entered the system to expand to multi-unit ownership.
Masadeh was born into a family of restaurant owners and managers. After earning a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Cincinnati, Masadeh earned his MBA in international business and negotiations from Xavier University. But his family’s businesses instilled a passion for the restaurant industry, which led to his purchase of Buffalo Wings & Rings in 2005 with business partners Philip Schram (Chief Development Officer) and Haytham David (International CEO).
Upon purchase of the company, Masadeh helped engineer a revival of the brand, making improvements to all elements of the Buffalo Wings & Rings experience including a chef-inspired menu, redesigned restaurant model that appeals more to families, and a focus on increasing the efficiency of the brand’s operations. Masadeh’s goal is to make Buffalo Wings & Rings a household name in even more markets in the U.S.
However, Masadeh is dedicated to giving back in the Cincinnati community he calls home, as well as the communities served by Buffalo Wings & Rings across the globe. With that in mind, Masadeh established the Buffalove Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit committed to combating child hunger.
When he isn’t in the office or visiting restaurants, Masadeh enjoys playing soccer and golf, as well as spending time with his nieces and nephews.
2021
INDUSTRY AWARD WINNERS