Chicken Delight vs Buffalo Wings & Rings Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Chicken Delight Franchise
Buffalo Wings & Rings Franchise
Investment $428,900 - $603,100$1,280,000 - $2,412,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 4%2%-4%
Year Founded 19521984
Year Franchised 19522005
Term Of Agreement 10 years10
Term Of Agreement 10 years10
Renewal Fee Legal fees (to be determined)-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Chicken Delight Franchise
Buffalo Wings & Rings Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Chicken Delight Franchise
    Buffalo Wings & Rings 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
     
    Chicken Delight Franchise
    Buffalo Wings & Rings Franchise
    Training - On-The-Job Training: 50-60 hours Classroom Training: 50-60 hours
    Support Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    Operations 2% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (99% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Chicken Delight Franchise
    Buffalo Wings & Rings Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Chicken Delight

    When Al Tunick bought some deep fryers from a company that was going out of business, he didn't quite know what to do with them. With the help of some friends, Tunick began experimenting, trying to cook different foods in the fryers. The entrepreneur found his answer in chicken, and in 1952, Chicken Delight was born. The company quickly expanded throughout the United States and first moved into Canada in 1958.
    Winnipeg entrepreneur Otto Koch purchased his first Chicken Delight franchise in 1969. Seeing the potential of the chain in Canada, Koch built and acquired additional franchise locations and in 1976 bought Chicken Delight of Canada Ltd. By providing quality service and cleanliness, the Canadian operation prospered. This success led to Koch’s acquisition of the U.S. and International arm - Chicken Delight International Inc. in 1979. For the first time the total Chicken Delight system was under one roof. Otto Koch passed away in December 2010 - but that wasn’t the end for Chicken Delight. Winnipeg couple Jim and Nadine Cartman became the new owners of Chicken Delight in June 2012. Under their leadership, Chicken Delight is now undergoing a brand refresh with focus on renovating existing stores, adding new menu items and improving customer service.
    The Cartmans and their team keep a close eye on the marketplace and are constantly looking to expand Chicken Delight through franchising.
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    Chicken Delight features a menu of fried chicken, pizza and ribs for dine-in, delivery and takeout.

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    About Buffalo Wings & Rings

    Since  1984, Buffalo Wings & Rings has become the premier elevated club-level sports restaurant alternative to traditional sports bars. By combining a fresh and innovative chef-driven menu with a community-focused model, the brand has  positioned itself as the perfect option for guests and families looking to watch their favorite sporting events in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.

    With our strong growth over the last several years and recent appearance on the CBS hit series Undercover Boss, an enormous amount of interest in franchising with Buffalo Wings & Rings has been generated.  

    Buffalo Wings & Rings is introducing a new reduced franchisee fee of $30,000 for our existing franchisees to help them open additional locations as they look to expand in their markets.

    **No Royalty 1st 6 Months for a limited time