WingsUp! vs Ezell's Chicken Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of WingsUp! vs Ezell's Chicken including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
WingsUp! Franchise
Ezell's Chicken Franchise
Investment $220,000 - $280,000$400,000 - $600,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$20,000
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1988-
Year Franchised 1996-
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
WingsUp! Franchise
Ezell's Chicken Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
WingsUp! Franchise
Ezell's Chicken Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
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Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
WingsUp! Franchise
Ezell's Chicken Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
WingsUp! Franchise
Ezell's Chicken Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion -Yes

Company Overviews

About WingsUp!

We are Canada’s best chicken wing restaurant franchise focusing on takeout, delivery and catering. If you're asking yourself "Where are the best gourmet wings near me?" your search has come to an end. From our honey hot wings to our classic mild BBQ wings, you'll find every flavour to satisfy your cravings. Our flavour palate includes 18 delicious flavours from classic, sweet, bold to spicy and dry seasoned. Serving Southern Ontario since 1988, with locations in Burlington, Cambridge, Guelph, Hamilton, Kitchener, Milton, Mississauga, Oakville, Waterloo, Orangeville, Newmarket, Orillia, Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, and London
WingsUp! specializes in take-out and delivery of Gourmet Chicken Wings and other similar items. Our stores are currently located in southern Ontario and our brand has developed customer loyalty that has surpassed expectations. Our commitment to use the highest quality, fresh never frozen chicken and we believe, as is evident by our success that this sets us apart from the competition and elevates WingsUp! to new plateaus with each new restaurant we open.

About Ezell's Chicken

Founded in 1984 in Seattle's Central District, Ezell's Famous Chicken has eleven fast-casual restaurants in locations throughout the Greater Puget Sound area.  Over 36 years later, the locally-owned family business has grown, while members of the founding family are still active and involved every day.

The story began when the family moved from Texas to Seattle. Shortly thereafter, they decided that they’d start a business making chicken like they used to back home in Texas.

Lewis Rudd and Faye Stephens saw their mission as simple: Provide FRESH and high-quality chicken and GOOD homemade side dishes, served with casual and courteous service.

After waiting six years for funding, the family opened the first store on February 3, 1984 in Seattle’s Central District at 501 23rd Avenue, across from Garfield High School. Since then, they have built the family business into a Pacific Northwest icon.