Just Curious: What is the history of Francar’s Buffalo Wings?

Lacee Getter, 13WMAZ Intern|March 28, 2019

MACON, Ga. — The well-known wing shop and restaurant Francar’s Buffalo Wings has been around for over 26 years.

It got its start on Log Cabin Dr. before moving to Mercer Village on March 13, 2009.

“Lots of Mercer students would bring photos and different things to our restaurant before we even came on campus,” said owner Carl Fambro.

The restaurant is known for its variety of sauces with over 40 different flavors.

Their most popular flavors are Mercer Gold, Lemon Pepper, Boomerang, Macon Heat, Hot and Honey, and Fool’s Gold.

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