#62
At a Glance
Products & Services: Buffalo wings & sandwiches
Number of Locations: 773
Total Investment: $1.39M - 3.15M
Founded: 1982
Began Franchising: 1991
Public Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 495 | 0 | 0 | 278 |
| 2010 | 473 | 0 | 0 | 259 |
| 2009 | 386 | 0 | 0 | 216 |
| 2008 | 363 | 0 | 0 | 197 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $1,389,200 - $3,148,200
Franchise Fee: $42,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $42,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $1,500,000
Liquid Cash Available: $750,000
Operations
50% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 40 - 60. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: At certified training restaurant : 7 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Advertising Advisory Committee