Wings Etc. vs Chick'nCone Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Wings Etc. vs Chick'nCone including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Wings Etc. Franchise
Chick'nCone Franchise
Investment $351,200 - $1,669,369$102,725 - $255,200
Franchise Fee $39,500$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 19942017
Year Franchised 20052017
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Wings Etc. Franchise
Chick'nCone Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Wings Etc. Franchise
Chick'nCone Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Wings Etc. Franchise
Chick'nCone Franchise
Training Wings Etc. operates 7 (soon to be 8) company-owned stores, and has real-world, day-to-day operational and business experience driving sales for our concept. This level of investment and commitment has resulted in a franchise training program that is built upon continually-improving best practices, excellent documentation, extensive daily, weekly and monthly forms, and deep industry experience in national chain restaurants among our trainers. Our training program includes up to six weeks of comprehensive, hands-on training for you and your management staff.-
Support Initial support includes site selection assistance, financing consultation, and hands-on training at a certified training site, where you'll observe and participate in the day-to-day operation of a successful Wings Etc. location.-
Marketing --
Operations

25% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 50. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).

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Expansion Plans
 
Wings Etc. Franchise
Chick'nCone Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion -Yes

Company Overviews

About Wings Etc.

Founded in 1994 by Jim Weaver in the South Bend, Indiana area, Wings Etc. is a family-friendly Grill & Pub, with a diverse menu featuring our Award-Winning Jumbo Buffalo Wings, Ribs, Burgers, Sandwiches, Subs, Wraps, Flatbread, Salads, Kids Meals, Cold Beer and other drinks, great atmosphere, and that good-old-fashioned "vibe" that makes people want to come in and hang out. As a sports-themed pub, we offer multiple, visible-from-everywhere flat-screen TVs, great sports packages on satellite television, and we always have our sets tuned to the best sports programming available. Wings Etc. has kid-friendly, arcade-quality video games, Daily Drink Specials, Daily Lunch Specials, Daily Food Specials and much more. Wings Etc. now franchises its proven, full-service restaurant concept in multiple Midwestern states, and is currently seeking qualified franchise operators for select markets. The advantages of the Wings Etc. franchise opportunity include low start-up costs, low break-even requirements, full pre-opening training and support, simple operations, negotiated volume discounts on food, equipment and supplies, ongoing operational support and national-quality marketing and advertising.

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#74 in Gator's Top franchises.
#358 in Franchise 500 for 2021.  Not in Franchise 500 for 2020.


About Chick'nCone

"ChicknCone

Because the world wants grab & go comfort food! Fork-free chicken & waffles!

We take pride in our food. That's why we've gone to great lengths to source and prepare the tastiest, crispiest chicken,
most delicious waffle cones and the crispiest seasoned fries!


The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Chick’nCone food court outlet ranges from $102,725 to $194,200, including $45,000 which must be paid to the franchisor. The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Chick’nCone retail center outlet ranges from $161,575 to $255,200, including $45,000 which must be paid to the franchisor.