Buffalo Wild Wings vs Brown's Chicken & Pasta Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Buffalo Wild Wings Franchise
Brown's Chicken & Pasta Franchise
Investment $2,695,100 - $4,244,300$155,000 - $2,699,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 3.25%-
Year Founded 19821949
Year Franchised 1991-
Term Of Agreement 10 years15 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years15 years
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Buffalo Wild Wings Franchise
Brown's Chicken & Pasta Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Track record of success
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    Financing Options
     
    Buffalo Wild Wings Franchise
    Brown's Chicken & Pasta Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/-
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/-
    Equipment No/NoNo/-
    Inventory No/NoNo/-
    Receivables No/NoNo/-
    Payroll No/NoNo/-

    Training & Support
     
    Buffalo Wild Wings Franchise
    Brown's Chicken & Pasta Franchise
    Training -Brown's requires that the franchisee complete an extensive eight-week training program that covers all areas of business operations, store maintenance procedures, and marketing/advertising.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesBrown's provides operational specialists who bring with them technical expertise in all areas of business. We also have a staff of marketing, purchasing and financial specialists to assist you.
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 40 - 60

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 Brown's has designed a complete set of forms to facilitate sales accounting, cash control, inventory control, and cost analysis. You can also work with our cost control department and gain weekly insight into your store's profitability.

    Expansion Plans
     
    Buffalo Wild Wings Franchise
    Brown's Chicken & Pasta Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Buffalo Wild Wings

    Buffalo Wild Wings got its start in 1981 after Jim Disbrow and Scott Lowery moved from Buffalo, New York, to Kent, Ohio. Unable to find authentic Buffalo-style chicken wings in their new town, they decided to open up their own restaurant. Originally called Buffalo Wild Wings & Weck (see Kummelweck) from which the abbreviation BW3 was created, the restaurant became a franchise with over 350 locations across most states of the U.S. The company later changed its name to Buffalo Wild Wings and is no longer uses the short name BW3. The restaurant's theme is a sports bar / restaurant, and each location features multiple large screen televisions that are viewable from all seats. All locations also have game consoles devoted to NTN Trivia. Buffalo Wild Wings is best-known for its buffalo wings with 12 signature sauces. They also have a full menu featuring salads, appetizers, burgers, and specialty items.

    United States Franchising

    We require that our U.S. franchise candidates have a minimum of USD 750,000 in liquid assets and a net worth of USD 1.5 million. Additionally, there is a minimum commitment to develop at least 2 restaurants.

    International Franchising

    We require that our international franchise candidates have a minimum of USD 5 million in liquid assets and net worth of USD 10 million. Additionally, there is a minimum commitment to develop at least 10 restaurants.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Buffalo Wild Wings Sports Bar franchise ranges from $2,695,100 to $4,244,300. This includes $10,000 to $55,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.
    If you sign an Area Development Agreement to develop multiple Buffalo Wild Wings Sports Bars, the total investment necessary to begin operation under the Area Development Agreement is $10,000 to $300,000. This includes $10,000 to $30,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.

    #159 in Franchise 500 for 2020.



    About Brown's Chicken & Pasta

    Brown's Chicken & Pasta is committed to controlled expansion of completely new store sites and the redevelopment of our current restaurant locations. This business practice encourages growth of locally based ownership and management of restaurants. All new franchises awarded will actually be two opportunities in one. The company is in an aggressive redevelopment stage as existing Brown's Chicken & Pasta restaurants are being remodeled and re-tooled to incorporate our new CHICAGO WAY sandwich brand. The introduction of CHICAGO WAY sandwiches to our existing restaurant operation has sparked new sales and customer traffic opportunities. Operating within the same site that houses our primary Brown's Chicken & Pasta restaurant concept, the CHICAGO WAY sandwich menu brings new daypart appeal to the location. Brown's traditional business is largely generated through the evening daypart. The CHICAGO WAY sandwich line opens the lucrative lunch and fringe daypart markets to the franchise. All future franchise development will be a combined Brown's Chicken & Pasta and THE CHICAGO WAY as a single dual-concept operation.