Wing Zone Franchise Corp.
At a Glance
Products & Services: Buffalo wings takeout & delivery
Number of Locations: 92
Total Investment: $247.5K - 312.5K
Founded: 1991
Began Franchising: 1999
Private Owned
About Wing Zone Franchise Corp.
Matt Friedman and Adam Scott founded Wing Zone when they were still undergraduates at the University of Florida in 1991. Running their business out of a fraternity house kitchen and delivering the wings to customers on campus, they sold out every night during their first week of business. In 1999 they began franchising and are now opening locations throughout the United States, still primarily targeting the college market. Wing Zone is based in Atlanta, Georgia.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2008 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $247,500 - $312,500
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $200,000
Liquid Cash Available: $60,000 - $75,000
Operations
20% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 12 days. At franchisee's location: 10 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,