Battle Creek resident Charles Solano is committed to growing his Time to Wing It restaurant nationally through a franchise model. First, he has to make sure his first location in Battle Creek is a success.

Nearly four months in, Solano is confident he is on track. Time to Wing It opened on May 5 and is open seven days a week, with a menu filled with chicken wings, sandwiches, tenders, side dishes and desserts. Solano also owns five Biggby Coffee franchises in the Battle Creek area.

“So how does a coffee guy get into chicken?” Solano says with a laugh. “Everything fell into my lap.”

That includes the ability to purchase the 2,500-square-foot building from his friend where the restaurant is housed. He has also been mentored by local restaurant expert and entrepreneur Jim Bloomfield, who

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