American chicken wing chain signs new lease in Coventry

American chicken wing chain Wing Kingz has signed a lease for a new location at Belgrade Plaza in Coventry.

Owner of Coventry’s Belgrade Plaza Clearbell Property Partners II LP (Clearbell), a fund managed by Clearbell Capital LLP, agreed to a 15-year lease with the chicken wing chain.

Wing Kingz will take 4,433 sq ft of retail space in the city centre, which is scheduled to open in Summer 2024.

Belgrade Plaza covers 129,500 sq ft and features a mix of residential, leisure, and retail spaces.

It includes residential apartments, a 120-bed hotel, restaurant units, a retail unit, and a gym. Current tenants include Premier Inn, Pizza Express, Café Rouge, and JD Gyms.

Toby Saul, associate director at Clearbell Capital, said: “We are excited to welcome Wing Kingz to Belgrade Plaza, enriching our dining scene with even greater variety. This addition reflects our commitment to continuously enhancing the overall experience for everyone who walks through the doors.

“With Wing Kingz joining us, we take another step forward in our journey to solidify Belgrade Plaza’s position as a premier destination for dining and entertainment.”

Josh Sandher, director at Wing Kingz, said: “We are delighted to become a part of the Belgrade Plaza community. Our unique menu offers a wide range of flavourful, premium wings and other American-inspired dishes that we believe will resonate with the diverse tastes of Coventry’s residents and visitors. We can’t wait to open our doors and provide an exciting new dining experience for everyone to enjoy.”

Clearbell was advised by Richard Jones, director at Avison Young, while Rupert Long, partner at BKL Property acted for Wing Kingz.