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Pittsburgh, PA

Expanding catering operations through acquisition of a turnkey sandwich shop location.

• Established catering reputation: Popular among Pittsburgh’s downtown offices for quality meals.
• Strategic storefront expansion: Aiming to acquire an existing location to minimize setup delays.
• Diverse menu offerings: Known for a wide variety of dishes from smoked meats to crostini.
• Community-focused sourcing: Emphasis on locally sourced, sustainable ingredients.
• Growth-minded leadership: Planning phased expansion into weddings and public retail.

Wild Onyinz is raising funds to support the acquisition of a brick-and-mortar location to complement its growing catering business. Known for its creative, high-quality food, Wild Onyinz serves a wide range of events including business lunches, corporate happy hours, and weddings. The team has built a strong following in Pittsburgh, particularly for their sandwiches, which are frequently requested outside of large catering orders. Recognizing the demand from individual consumers, Wild Onyinz aims to open a physical location that will allow the public to access their menu without needing a group order. Rather than undertaking a lengthy buildout process, they plan to take over an existing space, which allows them to rebrand and open more quickly while minimizing upfront costs.

The expansion into a storefront is part of a broader growth strategy that also includes strengthening their position in the wedding market and increasing their presence in corporate catering. Wild Onyinz was founded to raise the standard of catered food by moving beyond typical event fare and creating memorable, flavorful dishes using locally sourced ingredients. Their current focus is to secure a consistent revenue stream through the storefront, which will in turn reinforce and expand their catering capabilities. This new phase will allow the company to maintain momentum while meeting the growing interest in their offerings across event types and customer segments.

Company Info

Wild Onyinz is a Pittsburgh-based catering company expanding into retail with a brick-and-mortar sandwich shop.

Wild Onyinz is a Pittsburgh-based catering company offering full-service, customizable food solutions for corporate and private events. The business focuses on delivering a diverse menu that includes options such as charcuterie boards, crostini, hors d’oeuvres, BBQ dishes, smoked meats, and a variety of globally inspired and pasta-based dishes. With an emphasis on sourcing ingredients locally and sustainably, the company has built a strong reputation in the downtown corporate catering market, forming long-term relationships with clients through consistent quality and service.

In addition to its catering operations, Wild Onyinz is expanding into private events, including wedding receptions, and planning to open a brick-and-mortar sandwich shop. The storefront will allow them to serve individuals who want access to their sandwiches without needing a full catering order. Rather than building from the ground up, they aim to assume ownership of an existing retail space to avoid delays and reduce startup costs. The sandwich shop will complement their catering business, offering additional revenue while strengthening their brand presence. Their long-term strategy includes scaling both the retail and catering divisions to capture greater market share in Pittsburgh’s food service industry.