Buffalo Wild Wings vs Wild Wing Cafe Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Buffalo Wild Wings Franchise
Wild Wing Cafe Franchise
Investment $2,695,100 - $4,244,300$1,054,242 - $2,238,925
Franchise Fee $25,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 5%4%
Advertising Fee 3.25%3.5%
Year Founded 1982-
Year Franchised 1991-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Buffalo Wild Wings Franchise
Wild Wing Cafe Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Track record of success
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    Financing Options

     
    Buffalo Wild Wings Franchise
    Wild Wing Cafe 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
    Wild Wing Cafe Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    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)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Buffalo Wild Wings Franchise
    Wild Wing Cafe 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 Wild Wing Cafe

    Are You Ready To Wing It? Over a decade ago we had an idea that people would flock to a place that served homemade food at reasonable prices in an easy, casual atmosphere. We were right! We're America's Home for Hot Wings, Cold Beer & Good Times! Now over fifteen years later, we are proud to serve "The Best Wings South of Buffalo" in 33 different flavors to wing lovers & fun seekers of all ages. For lunch, for dinner and for late night munchin'... Wild Wing Cafe is The Place to Be! Variety is the Spice of Life! In addition to our famous wings, we serve up a terrific menu of Big Beefy Burgers, Chargrilled Chicken Sandwiches, Terrific Baby Back Ribs grilled in 20 different sauces, Awesome Salads, Homemade Soups and a bunch of Taste Treats we like to call Wild Things. Then there's the Beer... By the Bucket, the Pint or the Bottle, Wild Wing Cafe takes pride in their eclectic selection of quality brews. And when day turns to late night our full service bars are famous for Live Music Entertainment, Fun & Games. So, how can you go WILD? Wings Over America, the franchising agent for Wild Wing Cafe, is now granting development territories to qualified franchisees. We are looking for people who understand that Wild Wing Cafe is committed to making the customer our Number One priority. While other restaurants are content to use pre-processed frozen foods reheated in microwaves, Wild Wing Cafe serves great homemade food. Dressings, marinades, soups and dips are made fresh every day.
     
    Prospective franchisees must have experience in the food & beverage industry or be willing to hire a full time general manager who has such experience.