#59
Initial Investment
LOW: $1,443,700
HIGH: $3,589,700
Change in Units
+6.1% +67 UNITS (1 Year)
+9.4% +103 UNITS (3 Years)
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Company Profile
Founded
1982
Franchising Since
1991 (25 Years)
Corporate Address
5500 Wayzata Blvd., #1600 Minneapolis, MN 55416
CEO
Sally Smith
Ticker Symbol
About Buffalo Wild Wings
After moving from Buffalo, New York, to Kent, Ohio, friends James Disbrow and Scott Lowery couldn't find a restaurant that served the Buffalo-style chicken wings they still craved, so they decided to open their own. Their first sports bar, originally named Buffalo Wild Wings & Weck (or BW-3), opened in Columbus, Ohio, in 1982.
The company began franchising in 1991. In addition to wings and 14 signature sauces, Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants offer a full menu including salads, sandwiches, burgers and ribs.
Financials
Financial Requirements
Initial Investment
$1,443,700 - $3,589,700
Net-worth Requirement
$1,500,000
Liquid Cash Requirement
$750,000
Ongoing Fees
Initial Franchise Fee
$40,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee
5%
Ad Royalty Fee
3.15%
Franchise 500® Rank History
Highest Rank: 59
Lowest Rank: 115
Units (Locations)
Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and in the following regions/states:
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Operations & Franchisor Support
Additional Training: At certified training restaurant
Ongoing Support
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Internet
Security
Field Operations
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Slicks
Regional Media
National Media
Number of employees required to run: 40 - 60
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Updated: July 31st, 2015
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