Buffalo Wild Wings Got A Legal Win In Court Over Boneless Wings
Delish • • business
Key Points:
- A customer sued Buffalo Wild Wings, claiming the term "boneless wings" is misleading because the product is made from chicken breast, not actual deboned wings.
- A judge dismissed the lawsuit, ruling that "boneless wings" is a common menu term describing style rather than a literal anatomical promise.
- The judge allowed the plaintiff a deadline to amend the complaint if new facts could be presented to keep the case alive.
- Online debate reignited, with many arguing boneless wings are just sauced chicken nuggets, while others defend the term as widely accepted food language.
- Buffalo Wild Wings responded on social media, affirming the name "boneless wings" will remain unchanged.
