Buffalo Philly's vs Wingstop Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Buffalo Philly's vs Wingstop including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Buffalo Philly's Franchise
Wingstop Franchise
Investment $215,200 - $376,100$376,300 - $724,200
Franchise Fee $18,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 4%6%
Advertising Fee -4%
Year Founded 20001994
Year Franchised 20041998
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $9K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Buffalo Philly's Franchise
Wingstop Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Buffalo Philly's Franchise
    Wingstop Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Buffalo Philly's Franchise
    Wingstop Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 139 hours Classroom Training: 48 hours
    Support Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesMeetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising
    Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 12

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Buffalo Philly's Franchise
    Wingstop Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Buffalo Philly's

    Buffalo Philly is a unique high-energy restaurant concept dedicated to serving family and friends of all ages. Our mission is to provide a quality meal with exceptional value, complete with professional customer service whether dining in our relaxed, friendly atmosphere or taking the order to go. Buffalo Philly's offers full catering to any special event or party, or you can bring your group here. At Buffalo Philly's�, great tasting food is our promise. Our menu will feature brand name products such as made to order Perdue Jumbo chicken and wings as well as Certified Black Angus Steak. Our products are 100% guaranteed whether you choose from our 9 delicious sauces for your wings or a mouthwatering Philadelphia cheesesteak with saut�ed Vidalia onions and portabella mushrooms.

    About Wingstop

    Wingstop Franchising LLC is the franchisor. Wingstop restaurants offer chicken wings in a variety of highly-seasoned flavors. They also offer fresh-cut French fries, other foods, and beverages, including beer and wine where legally permitted. A Wingstop franchise entitles the franchisee to operate one restaurant at an approved location.

    Veteran Incentives   $15,000 off first-store franchise fee
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    #42 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #22 in Franchise 500 for 2021.