Golden Chick vs Buffalo Wings & Rings Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Golden Chick Franchise
Buffalo Wings & Rings Franchise
Investment $440,950 - $1,348,500$1,280,000 - $2,412,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 4%5%
Advertising Fee 1%2%-4%
Year Founded 19671984
Year Franchised 19722005
Term Of Agreement 20 years10
Term Of Agreement 20 years10
Renewal Fee $10K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Golden Chick Franchise
Buffalo Wings & Rings Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Golden Chick Franchise
    Buffalo Wings & Rings Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Golden Chick Franchise
    Buffalo Wings & Rings Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 140 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours On-The-Job Training: 50-60 hours Classroom Training: 50-60 hours
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Purchasing 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 Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media Email marketing Loyalty program/app Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    Operations 28% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12 - 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Golden Chick Franchise
    Buffalo Wings & Rings Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Golden Chick

    Howard Walker opened the first Golden Fried Chicken location in San Marcos, Texas, in 1967. The restaurants, which served fried chicken, chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, biscuits and other favorites, quickly spread through Texas and Oklahoma. In 1996, the name was changed from Golden Fried Chicken to Golden Chick. The conversion included an image update and the addition of new menu items, such as Golden Roasted Chicken and a variety of new side items to go along with all the existing menu item favorites. Free-standing and co-branded units offer dine-in, takeout, drive-thru, catering and optional delivery service.

    The Original & Still the Best.
    Veteran Incentives  33.33% off franchise fee


    "Entrepreneur
    #334 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #302 in Franchise 500 for 2021.


    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