Twenty Twenty Three Theme
“Strive”
Strive takes discipline and determination but will lead you to a destination. Strive takes grit, guts, and grind. Strive takes energy, moxie, spunk, tenacity, endurance, and an expectation of success. It means you continue to hammer away; you keep chopping wood and you pull out all the stops until excellence is obtained, or the job is done.
“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.”
ABOUT US
High 5 Hospitality was founded in 2004 when three guys teamed up to introduce the Buffalo Wild Wings® franchise concept to Delaware. Their timing was perfect. In the past 20 years, Buffalo Wild Wings® has grown from less than 50 restaurants to more than 1200 locations today. Success has not been without its adversities. Within six weeks of opening the first restaurant, Thom Kreusch, one of the founders, died unexpectedly. It was a huge personal setback for the entrepreneurs.
But success is not measured by how many times you get knocked down; it’s about how many times you get back up. In 2005, owners Bobby Pancake and Steve Wheat were named New Franchise of the Year by the BWW Corporation. In 2009, Bobby Pancake received the Founders Award from Buffalo Wild Wings®, recognizing the individual who best personifies the vision, enthusiasm, work ethic, and humility of the chain’s late founder, Jim Disbrow. In 2011, Bobby Pancake and Steve Wheat were named Restaurateurs of the Year by the Delaware Restaurant Association. Most recently, Bobby and Steve were named Buffalo Wild Wings Franchise of the Year in 2020.
The H5H independent restaurant portfolio began in 2014 when a local watering hole, 16 Mile Taphouse, went up for sale. During the purchase negotiation, the entrepreneurs acquired the rights to the locally famous Stone Balloon® that once stood at the same address. Six months after purchasing the bar, they locked the doors, revamped the interior, and erected a new sign paying homage to Delaware history. The Stone Balloon Ale House was born.
In 2018, H5H’s second independent restaurant, Limestone BBQ and Bourbon®, was open for business, followed shortly by Eggspectation® Christiana in 2019. In 2021, High 5 Hospitality welcomed five Jersey Mike’s to the brand. To date, H5H operates nine Buffalo Wild Wings® in Delaware and Maryland, six Jersey Mike’s in Delaware, two independent brands in Delaware, and is a US franchisee of two eggspectation® restaurant concepts.
Our mission at all of our locations is to create dining experiences worth celebrating and that demand loyalty.
Words From Our
Valued Customers
BWW is the place to go and watch sports eat wings, drink beer, and hang with the bro's!!
I always liked Buffalo wild wings. It's good, and fairly priced. You can get a lot of flavor variety for your money which is important to me. The atmosphere is nice as well. It's pretty chill and you can watch sports and eat good food.
Rustic. Sports on TV. Food is down home good. Generous portions. Get there early for full selection. Waitstaff is efficient and nice.
Great BBQ, cool concept, the feast fed 4 of us no problem. Cool and interesting drinks. Live music on Friday was a nice touch. Sides were very tasty. I'll be back!
Nice atmosphere, did the cheap date nite, very nice menu. I had the chicken with bacon, and my husband had the meatballs both were excellent. Service was great. Will definitely go back.
Great food. I had shrimp tacos. Old Fashion with High West Double Rye was perfect. Love the wall of past bands that performed there too. Sit in the back - cozy. And service was excellent!
This is my favorite restaurant hands down. Great food, the bar is incredible and they have the most amazing POS system that I've ever seen!
Our entire family loves our dinner nights at Buffalo Wild Wings. The menu has something for everyone and the atmosphere is always family friendly.
In The News
<a href="https://www.capegazette.com/article/restaurant-accolade-program-recognizes-high-5-hospitality/250272" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Restaurant Accolade Program recognizes High 5 Hospitality </a><br> Dec 9, 2022
<a href="https://outandaboutnow.com/read/" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CURRENT ISSURE</a><br> Oct 31, 2022
<a href="https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/workforce/4-ways-restaurants-can-put-dent-substance-abuse" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">4 WAYS RESTAURANTS CAN PUT A DENT IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE</a><br> Oct 26, 2022
<a href="https://stories.inspirebrands.com/buffalo-wild-wings-team-member-stephanie-graham-powell/" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Buffalo Wild Wings Team Member Saves Guest’s Life</a><br> May 11, 2022
<a href="https://delawarebusinesstimes.com/news/buffalo-wild-wings-coming-to-milford/" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Buffalo Wild Wings coming to Milford</a><br> March 7, 2022
<a href="https://delawaretoday.com/food/limestone-bbq-bourbon-cocktail/" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> This Limestone BBQ & Bourbon Cocktail Offers a Taste of New Orleans</a><br> February 18, 2022
<a href="https://townsquaredelaware.com/proof-we-love-bbq-stuck-with-only-takeout-sales-rose-for-this-restaurant/?ct=t(RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN)" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Proof we love BBQ: Stuck with only takeout, sales rose for this restaurant</a><br> June 02, 2021
<a href="https://www.capegazette.com/article/racial-justice-alliance-awards-consortium-students/215856" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Racial justice alliance awards Consortium students</a><br> March 01, 2021
<a href="https://online.fliphtml5.com/yvxpt/vjgl/#p=1" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> CHAMPA SAUCE</a><br> March 01, 2021
<a href="https://www.eatthis.com/best-bbq-state/?fbclid=IwAR0CfwOfKajkfK1UWL8UphCjb1oOZBzs-VrHjc2KApKDH8ieT4mngvfbbDA" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> The Best BBQ Spots in the U.S.</a><br> February 02, 2021
<a href="https://issuu.com/franchisebusinessservices/docs/score_2020-3_online?fr=sODg5NjMyNTQ1NQ" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Potter Wings flies into the Franchisee Spotlight as the company tests the use of drones</a><br> January 19, 2021
<a href="https://issuu.com/franchisebusinessservices/docs/score_2020-4_online?fr=sOTAxNzMyNTQ1NQ" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Steve Wheat & Bobby Pancake lead high 5 Hospitality to Franchisee of the Year honors</a><br> January 19, 2021
<a href="https://buffalowildwingscommunications.us.newsweaver.com/ex85wnkx2k/15jnq81j79k11m0dl4h7om?email" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Nationally Certified Training Sports Bars Salisbury</a><br> January 19, 2021
<a href="https://buffalowildwingscommunications.us.newsweaver.com/ex85wnkx2k/cruf60co03k11m0dl4h7om?email" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Nationally Certified Training Sports Bars</a><br> January 19, 2021
<a href="https://buffalowildwingscommunications.us.newsweaver.com/ex85wnkx2k/nc0i58pcvr811m0dl4h7om?email" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Feeding the Frontlines</a><br> January 19, 2021
<a href="https://delawaretoday.com/food/restaurants/delaware-restaurant-guide-outdoor-seating/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Over 35 Delaware Restaurants With Great Outdoor Seating</a><br /> August 10, 2020
<a href="https://youtu.be/BkDL_auQowM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Adapting Successfully: Three Local Business Share Their Stories</a><br /> July 17, 2020
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwGgUEmN2tw&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR2o3wnubuhVVm9v6uVXWUzYiTi2eZu9Q95za4UIDcMNB5rmefewgyyCl78" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Best of Delaware 2020 Winner Show: Stone Balloon Ale House</a><br> July 23, 2020
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0E32Z8C-E4&t=895s" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2020 Best of Delaware Kickoff Celebration </a><br> July 24, 2020
<a href="https://delawarebusinesstimes.com/news/small-businesses-pandemic-responses/" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Delaware small businesses share pandemic responses </a><br> July 23, 2020
<a href="https://delawarebusinesstimes.com/news/va-summer-of-service-program-launched/" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">VA Summer of Service program launched</a><br> May 26, 2015
<a href="https://delawaretoday.com/life-style/best-of-delaware-2020-winners/" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Best of Delaware 2020</a><br> July 1, 2020
<a href="https://www.newarkpostonline.com/news/readers-pick-newarks-best-businesses/article_851f8fe5-cf5c-540b-a34a-44c20c8a2b8d.html" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Readers pick Newark's best businesses </a><br> June 26, 2020
<a href="https://delawaretoday.com/life-style/people-community/delaware-delivers-for-heroes-program-recipients-part-2/" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Today Media Says Thank You to Frontline Workers While Supporting Local Restaurants </a><br> July 29, 2020
<a href="https://delawarebusinessnow.com/2019/08/high-5-hospitality-aiding-staff-who-lost-3-children-in-fire/" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> High 5 Hospitality aiding staff who lost 3 children in fire </a><br> August 14, 2019
<a href="http://www.delawaretoday.com/delaware-today/december-2019/women-in-business-2019/" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lori L. Ewald, H5H Marketing Manager Makes the List of 2019 Women in Business</a><br> November 27, 2019
<a href="https://www.delawarebusinesstimes.com/en-inmates-beat-odds/" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">These inmates Beat Robbie Jester … and they hope to beat the odds</a><br> November 21, 2019
<a href="https://outandaboutnow.com/2019/08/30/secrets-of-the-stars/" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Secrets Of The STARS</a><br> August 30, 2019
<a href="https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/beat-bobby-flay/episodes/dancing-with-the-devil" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dancing With the Devil</a><br> August 21, 2019
<a href="https://townsquaredelaware.com/2019/08/16/eggspectations-meets-brunch-expectations/" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Eggspectation Meets Brunch Expectations</a><br> August 16, 2019
<a href="https://www.delawarebusinesstimes.com/power-lunch-breakfasts/" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Power Lunch: Breakfast is all the rage — maybe you’ve heard of it</a><br> August 7, 2019
<a href="https://www.delawarebusinesstimes.com/fastest-50/" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> High 5 Hospitality in Delaware's Fastest 50 Companies</a><br> July 25, 2019
<a href="https://www.delawarebusinesstimes.com/imk-nick-wallace/?fbclid=IwAR3p6M810ojKNCMhL3EW1dlMNpDzdhwhR_Zc1yqfjH-UgoqM0BDAXUdX4Mw" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">In My Kitchen: Entering the pit with Nick Wallace of Limestone BBQ + Bourbon</a><br> July 24, 2019
<a href="https://trello-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com/5a4cffa3281174b73a3ba35f/5ca41ef40e5e52755c21ac1d/cf911506af95ae3b72ece1982fcd8686/04-2019_-_Delaware_Out_and_About.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Delaware Out and About Featuring Limestone BBQ</a><br> April 2019 Edition
<a href="https://trello-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com/5a4cffa3281174b73a3ba35f/5ca41ef40e5e52755c21ac1d/01f346ae387ca1d2ca5cc7292de235e2/040219_--_In_My_Kitchen_with_Robbie_Jester.pdf" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Look Inside The Kitchen Of The Chef Who 'Beat Bobby Flay'</a><br> Tuesday, April 2nd 2019
<a href="https://delawarestatenews.net/news/a-team-effort-community-support-has-dover-air-force-base-flying-high/?fbclid=IwAR2ed1XAo9f2HLR1xFQGDyuWvC4jPUC-eUG60mXloXVdZNr1li-HiX_gp_w" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Robbie Jester @ Dover Air Force Base</a><br> Sunday, March 24th 2019
<a href="https://delawarebusinessnow.com/2019/01/great-eggspectations-as-high-five-plans-further-expansion/" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Trending: Eggspectation breakfast-brunch spot coming to Stanton-Christiana</a><br> January 13, 2019
<a href="https://www.delawareonline.com/story/life/food/2018/07/31/limestone-bbq-and-bourbon-celebrates-smoked-foods-and-spirits/835110002/" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Limestone BBQ and Bourbon influenced by famed Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas</a><br> July 31, 2018
<a href="https://www.paeats.com/news/2018/chef-robbie-jester/" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Q&A with Robbie Jester, the Chef Whose Dish Beat Bobby Flay, and He’s Teaching a Cooking Class in Delaware on 3/15</a><br> Jan 25, 2018