The U.S.-based franchise Buffalo Wild Wings (also known as B-Dubs) announced an interest in setting up shop in Costa Rican market in 2018, and hopes to find some local business partners to get things rolling.

Over the past 35 years, B-Dubs has grown steadily and now has a presence in 50 U.S. states. The eatery and sports bar franchise also operates in Canada, Mexico, Panama, the Philippines, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Oman.

The company has a varied selection of hand-crafted burgers that are “smashed on the grill” as well as sandwiches, wraps, and of course its specialty of buffalo wings and unique sauces, among other varied offerings.

According to a company press release, the Buffalo Wild Wings’ interest in Costa Rica stems from consumer’s growing incomes and changing lifestyles that increasingly include dining out, in addition to the growing taste of Costa Ricans for American restaurants.

Stan Walker, director of international business development for the brand, will visit the country from November 29 to December 1, and will be accompanied by Jorge Lizan, CEO of Lizan Retail Advisors, to meet with potential franchise partners who have access to prime locations.

“Finding franchisees who share our values ​​is absolutely important to us. We are looking for partners with whom we can truly build our brand, who are committed to long-term growth and who believe in our vision,” said Manny Packing, director of international development for Buffalo Wild Wings, which is a publicly traded company on Wall Street.

The brand would be the latest to join a growing number of U.S. franchises operating in Costa Rica including Outback Steakhouse, Chili’s, Smashburger, Tony Roma’s, KFC, Cosi, Denny’s and Johnny Rockets, to name some of the most popular.

In the U.S., the chain is not only famous for its “wings, beer, and sports” which was its founding slogan,  but a sponsor of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for whom they hold annual fundraisers and collect monetary donations for the children’s educational and empowerment organization, according to information on Wikipedia.