Buffalo Wild Wings vs San Francisco Sourdough Eatery Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Buffalo Wild Wings vs San Francisco Sourdough Eatery including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Buffalo Wild Wings Franchise
San Francisco Sourdough Eatery Franchise
Investment $2,695,100 - $4,244,300$150,400 - $293,800
Franchise Fee $25,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee 3.25%2%
Year Founded 19821999
Year Franchised 19912003
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Buffalo Wild Wings Franchise
San Francisco Sourdough Eatery Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Track record of success
  • Must have capacity to manage a fast paced *QSR $50,000 - $100,000 liquid assets / $250,000 net worth

    Financing Options

     
    Buffalo Wild Wings Franchise
    San Francisco Sourdough Eatery Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Buffalo Wild Wings Franchise
    San Francisco Sourdough Eatery Franchise
    Training -Classroom Training: 7 days
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates 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)

    Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 10

    Expansion Plans

     
    Buffalo Wild Wings Franchise
    San Francisco Sourdough Eatery 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 San Francisco Sourdough Eatery

    CONTROL YOUR FUTURE Own one of the HOTTEST SANDWICH Franchises Own a franchise in the hottest sandwich franchise today. SAN FRANCISCO STYLE SOURDOUGH EATERY. What makes SAN FRANCISCO STYLE SOURDOUGH EATERY better? Every sandwich is crafted on warm sourdough bread. Our authentic sourdough soup bowls and our fresh salads include some of the tastiest recipes in the billion dollar sandwich market. SAN FRANCISCO STYLE SOURDOUGH EATERY offers one of the most affordable turnkey franchise packages available. Take control of your future, become a SAN FRANCISCO STYLE SOURDOUGH EATERY and enjoy the excitement and success of this premium sandwich franchise. THE FUTURE LOOKS EXCEPTIONALLY BRIGHT FOR THE SANDWICH SEGMENT OF THE QSR INDUSTRY. Sandwiches are the fastest growing category, with sales of quick service restaurants specializing in sandwiches reaching over $10 billion. With today’s trend toward healthier eating, the growth is likely to continue. In fact, it is projected that between now and 2020 sandwich sale increases will outpace both the hamburger and pizza QSR. Contact us and let's get started. For Texas franchising information please call Synecore at 1-855-218-7373 (SFSE).

    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee