
Buffalo Wild Wings® Grill & Bar - Franchise
There are over 1,000 company-owned and franchised Buffalo Wild Wings® restaurants in all 50 U.S. States, Canada, Mexico and the Philippines.
Requirements
Financial requirements for this franchise:
Liquid Capital: | $750,000 - $1,500,000 What does Liquid Capital mean? |
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Net Worth: | $1,500,000 - $3,000,000 What does Net Worth mean? |
Total Investment: | $1,443,700 - $3,589,700 What does Total Investment mean? |
Options
Options available to franchisees:
Training: | Available |
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Veteran Discount: | We discount the initial territory fee by $15,000 |
SBA Approved: | Available |
What Does a Buffalo Wild Wings® Grill & Bar Franchise Cost?
Interested parties should have at least $750,000- $1,500,000 in liquid capital to invest and a minimum net worth of $1,500,000. Franchisees can expect to make a total investment of $1,443,700 - $3,589,700. They also offer a discount for veterans (We discount the initial territory fee by $15,000). *
Incorporation Date:
1990Franchising Since:
1991Number of Units:
1057Initial Franchise Fee:
$25,000 - $40,000Royalty Fee:
5% of Gross SalesEstimated Opening Time:
12 - 15 monthsExclusive Territory:
NoTerm of Agreement:
20 yearsAbout Us
The Buffalo Wild Wings® franchise was started in 1982 when founders Jim Disbrow and Scott Lowery were in search of authentic Buffalo, New York-style chicken wings after moving to Ohio. The pair opened their first location in Columbus, Ohio later that year and the wing chain has been growing strong ever since with more than 1000 locations in all 50 U.S. States, Canada, Mexico and the Philippines.
Training & Support
Buffalo Wild Wings franchisees receive the following training and support when opening a restaurant:
After opening, franchise owners benefit from ongoing guidance, support and consultations.
Qualifications
Franchise owners should have experience in multi-unit restaurant management with alcohol or are required to have an “Operating Partner” responsible for operations of the restaurant. Every Buffalo Wild Wings franchise location is required to have a full-time, qualified General Manager with direct experience in unit-level management in casual dining including alcohol.
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Last Updated 1/12/16
The above information has been compiled from the franchisor’s 2015 FDD.
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Availability
Buffalo Wild Wings® Grill & Bar is currently accepting inquiries from the following states:
Interested parties should have at least $750,000 in liquid capital to invest.
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