
Buffalo Wild Wings
Wings, bar food, alcohol- Total Units
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1,271 16 added in 3 years1.3%
- 2021 Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$2.7M - $4.2M
Company Overview
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About Buffalo Wild Wings
- Industry
- Food
- Related Categories
- Sports Bars/Pubs, Food, Miscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants, Chicken
- Founded
- 1982
- Parent Company
- Inspire Brands
- Leadership
- Lyle Tick, President
Franchising Overview
- Franchising Since
- 1991 (30 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 800
- Where seeking
- Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
- # of Units
- 1,271
Information for Franchisees
Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in opening a Buffalo Wild Wings franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here’s what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
- Initial Franchise Fee
- $25,000 - $25,000
- Initial Investment
- $2,695,100 - $4,244,300
- Net Worth Requirement
- $1,500,000
- Cash Requirement
- $750,000
- Royalty Fee
- 5%
- Ad Royalty Fee
- 3.25%
- Term of Agreement
- 20 years
- Is franchise term renewable?
- Yes
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Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
- Third Party Financing
- Buffalo Wild Wings has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
- On-The-Job Training
- 40-210 hours
- Classroom Training
- 10-40 hours
- Additional Training
- At certified training restaurant
- Ongoing Support
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NewsletterMeetings & ConventionsToll-Free LineGrand OpeningOnline SupportSecurity & Safety ProceduresField OperationsSite SelectionFranchisee Intranet Platform
- Marketing Support
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Co-op AdvertisingAd TemplatesNational MediaRegional AdvertisingSocial MediaSEOWebsite DevelopmentEmail MarketingLoyalty Program/App
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
- Is absentee ownership allowed?
- No
- Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
- No
- Can this franchise be run part time?
- No
- # of employees required to run
- 40
- Are exclusive territories available?
- Yes
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