Sam Ballas’ success with East Coast Wings leads to ownership of GetFried.

Photo: left, Mark Lyso, right, Sam Ballas

A real estate investor who also dealt in securities, Sam Ballas has transformed a financially strapped local restaurant — albeit one with a marketable signature item — into one of the nation’s most highly acclaimed casual dining franchises. 

East Coast Wings & Grill is growing – 38 are open in six states (31 in North Carolina) with another two (sites not yet announced) slated to open before the end of the year. To read more, click here.