The only private network where independent restaurant owners can show off their brand, find the partner who can help them grow, and connect with other owners who actually get it. Every listing is curated. Every introduction is mutual. No cold outreach — ever.
Wingman isn't just for investors. It's for every type of person who has something meaningful to bring to an independent restaurant. These are the most common partnership types on the platform — not an exhaustive list, but the ones owners and partners pursue most.
Deploy capital into vetted, owner-operated concepts with proven track records. Browse by revenue range, concept type, and growth stage.
Find independent concepts with replicable systems, strong brand identity, and owners who are ready to scale beyond one location.
Bring your operational expertise to an owner-led concept. Partner with a founder who has the vision and brand — and needs the systems.
Trade expertise for equity or revenue share. Work with concepts that have the food and the following — and need the brand firepower to grow.
Bring strategy, connections, or capital to help a proven concept accelerate without taking the wheel.
Invest in, advise, or co-own a concept you believe in. The most trusted partner type — because you've been where they are.
Provide guidance, introductions, and accountability on a structured basis. Ideal for operators who want to give back to the industry.
Bring executive-level financial or operational leadership to growth-ready concepts on a part-time basis.
Bring market presence, distributor relationships, or regional connections to help a concept grow beyond its home market.
Wingman is a matchmaking platform. We make the introduction. What you build together is yours. Every step of the process is designed to protect the owner — which is exactly why the best owners list here.
Tell us who you are, what you bring, what you're looking for, and what kind of concepts interest you. Your profile is how owners evaluate you before they agree to an introduction.
Filter by partnership type, concept, location, revenue range, and years in operation. Every listing includes the owner's voice — why they built it, where they want to take it, and what they're looking for in a partner.
When you find a concept you want to pursue, you submit a pitch explaining who you are, what you bring, and why this restaurant specifically. This filters casual browsers and signals serious intent.
The owner reviews your pitch anonymously before deciding whether to reveal their identity. If they say yes, both sides receive full profiles and Wingman facilitates the warm introduction.
The conversation, the negotiation, and the deal are entirely between you and the owner. Wingman is the introduction — what you build together is yours. We always recommend a restaurant-specialized attorney for any formal agreement.
Every listing is personally reviewed before it goes live. You won't waste time on concepts that aren't ready for a real partnership conversation.
Wingman Ready — our growth track program — prepares owners for partner conversations before they list. By the time you see a listing, the owner knows their numbers and has thought through what they're looking for.
Traditional restaurant brokers charge 8-12% of deal value. Wingman charges a flat subscription. The savings go back into the deal — not a commission.
No cold outreach. No awkward first calls. By the time you're in a conversation, the owner has already reviewed your pitch and decided you're worth talking to.
Wingman was founded by a 30-year industry veteran and independent restaurant owner. That credibility means the best independent concepts list here — not on a generic business marketplace.
Owners list free — always. Partners pay for access. No commissions, no hidden fees, no surprises.
Full access to all listings, partner profile, introduction requests, and direct messaging after mutual reveal. Billed monthly, cancel anytime.
Everything in the monthly plan plus priority listing placement and early access to new listings before they go wide. Save $389 vs monthly.
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Browse current listings or register your interest as a partner. We'll reach out personally to walk you through the process.
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