Winger's Grill & Bar
At a Glance
Products & Services: Casual-themed restaurant & bar
Number of Locations: 39
Total Investment: $426K - 997K
Founded: 1993
Began Franchising: 1997
Private Owned
About Winger's Grill & Bar
Eric Slaymaker founded the first Winger's Diner in 1993 out of a 1940s Pullman train car in Salt Lake City. Featuring Buffalo-style chicken wings, the restaurant was popular with many, including NBA basketball players who were in town to play the Utah Jazz. The Winger's concept is now franchised across the United States through Winger's Franchising Inc.Parent company The Slaymaker Group, founded by Slaymaker, has more than 20 years of management experience and operates Tony Roma's and T.G.I. Friday's restaurants in addition to Winger's.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2010 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2009 | 31 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 2008 | 28 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Midwest, Southwest, West.
Franchisor is seeking new units in Asia, Canada, Middle East, South America.
Midwest, Southwest, West.
Franchisor is seeking new units in Asia, Canada, Middle East, South America.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $426,000 - $997,000
Franchise Fee: $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 15 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 15 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $450,000
Liquid Cash Available: $250,000
Operations
40% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 35. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (30% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: At franchisee's location: 2-3 weeks at opening. At company restaurant : 6 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Meetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Advertising materials
Franchise Ranking History
Franchise 500®: #383 (2008),
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