About Buffalo Wild Wings International Franchise
Buffalo Wild Wings is one of America's most popular casual dining and sports bar chains, known for its wide variety of sauced and seasoned chicken wings, extensive beer selection, and wall to wall sports viewing experience.
The brand has become synonymous with game day dining, offering guests dozens of signature sauces and a lively atmosphere packed with big screens showing every major sporting event.
With a franchise fee of $25,000 and a franchising history dating back to 1991, Buffalo Wild Wings provides access to a powerhouse brand with massive national recognition.
Buffalo Wild Wings International Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000, | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 3.75% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $13,700 – $26,200 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $14K–$26K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (3.75% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Payment When Due be Made Fees related to site approval | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Franchise Agreement Reimbursement of expenses | $0 | $105,000 |
| to Franchise and | $183,800 | $183,800 |
| based | $100,000 | $90,000 |
| to As As incurred Architect upon utilization of national | $160,000 | $135,000 |
| Construction and leasehold | $1,430,000 | $1,200,000 |
| arranged contractors, our affiliate Furniture, fixtures, | $775,000 | $570,000 |
| to As As arranged Approved equipment and other fixed | $925,000 | $850,000 |
| to As As arranged Contracted | $425,000 | $425,000 |
| arranged suppliers Computer POS | $28,245 | $28,245 |
| to As As incurred Approved system/kitchen display unit | $50,520 | $50,520 |
| Payment When Due be Made Office equipment and | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| to As As incurred Suppliers supplies | $13,000 | $13,000 |
| incurred Sports memorabilia | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| to As As incurred Approved | $26,500 | $26,500 |
| incurred supplier Signage and graphics | $43,000 | $43,000 |
| excluding pylon or | $100,000 | $100,000 |
| to Building/Construction/ | $3,800,020 | $3,400,020 |
| to As As incurred Us and Service | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| to Lump sum Upon delivery Approved | $19,000 | $19,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $12,500 |
| Renewal Fee | $20,000, |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Franchisor does not offer financing. |
Buffalo Wild Wings International Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Buffalo Wild Wings International Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Buffalo Wild Wings International System Growth
Buffalo Wild Wings International currently operates 1189 franchised locations and 660 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
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