Buffalo Philly's vs WOW Cafe & Wingery Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Buffalo Philly's Franchise
WOW Cafe & Wingery Franchise
Investment $215,200 - $376,100$234,400 - $757,000
Franchise Fee $18,000$15,000 - $35,000
Royalty Fee 4%3%-8%
Advertising Fee -t0 2%
Year Founded 20002001
Year Franchised 20042002
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $9K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Buffalo Philly's Franchise
WOW Cafe & Wingery Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    Buffalo Philly's Franchise
    WOW Cafe & Wingery Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/No-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/Yes

    Training & Support

     
    Buffalo Philly's Franchise
    WOW Cafe & Wingery Franchise
    Training - On-The-Job Training: 14 days Classroom Training: 15 days
    Support Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates 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)

    Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Number of Employees Required to Run: 35 - 40


    Expansion Plans

     
    Buffalo Philly's Franchise
    WOW Cafe & Wingery Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion NoYes

    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 WOW Cafe & Wingery

    WOW Cafe & Wingery is a fun, casual dining, family restaurant featuring 17 proprietary sauces and dressings. We are supported by a team of Award-winning chef partners for our entire R&D. WOW Cafe & Wingery serves wraps, over-sized salads, Angus burgers on Texas toast, Southwest items including: quesadillas, fajitas, and, of course, wings, tenders and shrimp. Our unique atmosphere includes well-placed TVs for events and up-beat music. Liquor and specialty drink programs are available.

    Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee