Buffalo Philly's vs Wing Machine Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Buffalo Philly's Franchise
Wing Machine Franchise
Investment $215,200 - $376,100$102,000 - $204,000
Franchise Fee $18,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 4%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20001985
Year Franchised 20041985
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $9K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Buffalo Philly's Franchise
Wing Machine Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Buffalo Philly's Franchise
    Wing Machine Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Buffalo Philly's Franchise
    Wing Machine Franchise
    Training --
    Support Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media, 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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Buffalo Philly's Franchise
    Wing Machine Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion No-

    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 Wing Machine

    Is a "Wing Machine" Franchise For You? It's that simple. Are you excited to go into business for yourself? But are afraid you can't make it on your own? In buying a franchise, you receive many of the benefits of having your own business-independence, financial security, pride of ownership-and fewer headaches. With a "Wing Machine" restaurant, you also have the advantage of using company resources. You get the expertise of an unmatched team of professionals including managers, negotiators, architects, instructors, strategists, marketing and advertising experts and over 27 years of experience to top it off. We'll be able to help get you started. And we'll stay by your side, every step of the way. So you'll really never have cause to feel alone. Do you need a food service background to be successful? While it helps to have some food service background, it isn't a necessity. All you really need is energy, determination, good instincts and excellent people skills.

    The "Wing Machine” is one of the fastest growing chain of fast food restaurants in Southern Ontario, specializing in chicken wings.

    Other menu items include Chicken dinners, Ribs, Jerk Chicken, Pizza, Sandwiches, Chicken fingers, Fries, Vegetable Sticks, Salads and Soft Drinks.

    The first location opened in downtown Toronto in 1987. The operation was designed for its simplicity of operation, with the wings and ribs sold by the pound.