Chester's vs Buffalo Wings & Rings Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Chester's Franchise
Buffalo Wings & Rings Franchise
Investment $12,385 - $277,313$1,280,000 - $2,412,000
Franchise Fee $3,500$40,000
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -2%-4%
Year Founded 19521984
Year Franchised 20042005
Term Of Agreement 10 years10
Term Of Agreement 10 years10
Renewal Fee --


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

    Training & Support
     
    Chester's Franchise
    Buffalo Wings & Rings Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 30 hours Classroom Training: 3 hours Ongoing training as required On-The-Job Training: 50-60 hours Classroom Training: 50-60 hours
    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Franchisee Intranet PlatformPurchasing 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 Templates Social mediaCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Chester's Franchise
    Buffalo Wings & Rings Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Chester's

    Chester’s serves Great Tasting Fresh Fried Chicken that’s cooked to perfection, with a unique taste and style. Our secret is a family recipe and process that’s been successful for over 40 years. Chester’s brings you delicious fried chicken, tempting tenders, sandwiches, wraps, salads, breakfast items and more. And that’s not all we’re known for! Our chicken is complimented by our signature Potato Wedges, Chester’s Original Sauce and delicious biscuits and sides. We offer a great deal of flexibility in the placement of Chester’s including restaurant-in-store (convenience stores, truck stops, supermarkets), co-branded with other national brands, malls and food-courts, and in-line shopping center locations. And there is variety in our menu formats, including take-out only, take-out and dine-in. We can tailor the restaurant to meet your needs and to properly position Chester’s in your market.

    "Entrepreneur

    #180 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #112 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