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Wow Bao has been featured in many popular publications including Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and ESPN.
Wow Bao launches new business model to expand national reach
This new kind of partnership with restaurant owners could reshape the industry.
Delivery-Only Ghost Kitchens are Reshaping the Restaurant Industry
Ghost kitchens are popping up all over the U.S. as food delivery soars and dining at restaurants plummets amid the pandemic.
Wow Bao Among 5 Top Small Chains to Invest In
Forbes highlights Wow Bao’s appeal as an innovative, fast-casual concept, ideal for franchise growth.
Wow Bao Secures Top Spot at Fast Casual Awards
Wow Bao wins big at the Fast Casual Top 100 Gala, impressing with innovation and rapid expansion through ghost kitchens.
Wow Bao Honored as a 2023 CREATORS Award Winner for Innovation
Recognized for omni-channel innovation, Wow Bao advances in ghost kitchens, retail, and digital awards.
Wow Bao Celebrates 20 Years with Expansion Milestones
From ghost kitchens to retail at Walmart, Wow Bao sets new standards in fast casual with rapid growth and digital innovation.
Wow Bao Expands with Walmart, Targeting National Retail Growth
Through a Walmart deal, Wow Bao will bring its bao to over 4,000 stores, making bao more accessible across the US and advancing its retail footprint.
A Chicago Company put the ‘Wow’ in ‘Bao’
On National Bao Day, Chicago’s Wow Bao celebrates 20 years in the business of steaming an ancient Chinese dumpling.
Wow Bao Expands Nationwide as “The Chicken McNugget of Bao”
Through Walmart partnerships and NFT loyalty rewards, Wow Bao aims to make its bao as accessible as fast food staples.
Two-Minute Showdown: National Bao Eating Championship
The final round of the National Bao Eating Championship turns heads in Chicago’s Water Tower Place.
10 Reasons to Try the Asian Steamed Bao Bun Sandwich
HuffPost lists the unique appeal of bao buns, including Wow Bao’s savory options like spicy Mongolian beef.
Wow Bao Adds Flavor to Chicago White Sox Ballpark Experience
Wow Bao’s signature steamed buns bring a unique Asian-inspired option to US Cellular Field for White Sox fans.
Top 50 Chicago Twitter Accounts to Follow for Local Insights
Thrillist’s list includes Wow Bao’s @baomouth for humor and Chicago flavor.
These Comfort Foods are Skyrocketing in Popularity this Year
Business Insider recognizes dumplings as an increasingly popular food category.
Wow Bao Supports Struggling Restaurants with Delivery-Only Bao Partnership
To help during COVID-19, Wow Bao launched a delivery only model, offering its popular bao buns to restaurants as a new revenue stream.
Wow Bao Unveils Loyalty Program for Virtual Brand Fans
Wow Bao introduces a loyalty program, enhancing customer engagement for its virtual dining experience.