About WINGERS ALEHOUSE Franchise
Winger's Restaurant & Alehouse is a bar and grill dining restaurant franchise offering a wide variety of menu items, including their Signature Original Wings.
Franchisees operate full-service restaurants that cater to on-premises dining and bar business with take-out sales.
The concept appeals to a broad segment of the dining and bar market from families to adults of all ages, with a core customer base between 18 to 54 years old, served by an attractive, energetic staff.
WINGERS ALEHOUSE Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$349K
Average Investment
$765K
Maximum Investment
$1.2M
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 4% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% of gross sales (Creative Development Fund) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $349,000 – $1,181,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $349K–$1.2M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (4% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (1% of gross sales (Creative Development Fund)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Travel, lodging, food and other expenses while training | $10,000 | $20,000 |
| Real estate and improvements | $10,000 | $595,000 |
| Premises Lease | $0 | $16,000 |
| Equipment, fixtures, and smallware supplies | $250,000 | $355,000 |
| POS System, computer hardware, and software | $5,000 | $25,000 |
| Signs | $10,000 | $30,000 |
| Misc. opening costs | $10,000 | $35,000 |
| Opening inventory | $8,000 | $20,000 |
| Advertising - 3 months | $1,000 | $20,000 |
| Additional funds - 3 months | $10,000 | $30,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $5,000 plus legal fees (Franchise Agreement Transfer Fee) |
| Renewal Fee | $3,000 (Successor Franchise Fee) |
| Technology Fee | $370 per month |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit (if understatement of 2% or more of gross sales) |
| Local Advertising Requirement | 1.5% of gross sales (may be increased up to 2%) |
| Advertising Cooperative | Up to 4% of gross sales |
| Online Portal Fee | $250 per year |
| Late Charges | 10% of amount owed and $50 per day |
| Interest on Late Fees and Reports | 18% interest or maximum rate permitted by state law |
| Non-Sufficient Fund Fees | $50 per bounced check or insufficient or disputed draft |
| Fee for Changing Banks without Prior Notice | $50 |
| Consumer Complaint Resolution Fee | $50 per incident plus costs |
| System Non-Compliance Fines and Charges | $50 to $1,500 |
| Relocation Fee | $2,500 |
| Additional Trainees at Initial Training | $150 per person per day |
| Replacement Training | $150 per person per day |
| Additional Training | $150 per day per attendee plus travel, food and lodging |
| Rescheduling Fee | Reimbursement of premium amount plus $500 |
| Compliance Inspection Fee | Travel costs |
| Interim Management Fee | 6% of gross sales per day |
| Additional On-Site Assistance | $200 per person per day plus expenses |
| Website/page maintenance | $25/month |
| Annual Meeting/Conference | At least $500 plus travel, food and lodging |
| Non-Compliance Post-Termination Fee | $250 per day plus costs |
| Franchise Agreement Transfer Fee | $5,000 plus legal fees |
| Transfer Training Fee | $150 per person per day plus travel, food and lodging |
| Minority Interest Transfer Fee | Legal fees and administrative costs |
| Area Development Agreement Transfer Fees | $5,000 for each undeveloped franchise |
| Area Development Transfer Training Fee | $150 per person per day plus travel, food and lodging |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Approximately 12 weeks |
| Classroom Training | 28 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 474 hours |
| Training Location | Salt Lake City, Utah or other location designated by franchisor |
| Additional Training | 12 days of on-site pre-opening and opening assistance; replacement training at $150/person/day; additional training may be required after 12 months of operation at $150/day per attendee |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Approximately 3 driving mile radius with population base of approximately 30,000 people |
| Description | Non-exclusive territory. Franchisor will not establish another traditional franchise or company-owned unit using the trademark within your territory as long as you are in strict compliance. However, franchisor reserves right to operate non-traditional outlets (convention centers, military bases, airports, universities, sporting arenas) within and without territory. Franchisor also reserves right to sell products through other distribution channels within territory. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 10 years (successor franchise agreement) |
| Renewal Fee | $3,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Must be in good standing, not in default, pay successor franchise fee, modernize franchise business to then-current standards, sign a release, sign the then-current franchise agreement (which may have materially different terms). Must give notice of intent to renew between 6 and 12 months prior to expiration. |
| Transfer Fee | $5,000 plus legal fees |
| Transfer Conditions | Not in default, all fees current, new franchisee qualifies and is trained, transfer and training fees paid, purchase agreement approved, training for new transferee arranged, new transferee signs then-current franchise agreement, release signed by seller, coordinate coverage during training. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate for material breach. Curable defaults: 24 hours for health and safety issues, 15 days for monetary reporting, 30 days for other material defaults. Non-curable defaults include insolvency, bankruptcy, felony conviction, fraud, abandonment, trademark misuse, and repeated defaults. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years after termination, transfer, or expiration |
| Non-Compete Details | No competing business for 2 years within former territory or within 20 miles of territory or within 20 miles of any other Winger's franchise or development area. Non-solicitation of former customers for 3 years. If you compete within the time period, the non-compete period is tolled and extended for the period of competition plus 6 months. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | Operating principal is not required to be involved in day-to-day on-premises management but must participate in overseeing all accounting, reporting and bookkeeping, attend all training, attend annual meetings, be involved in site selection and construction, be involved in personnel decisions, and conduct frequent inspections. At least one trained manager must be on site during regular business hours. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must purchase from approved suppliers for proprietary sauces, interior decor, craft beer brands, uniforms, POS systems, software, certain food and beverage items, signs, equipment, and logoed products. No products are currently purchased from the franchisor or its affiliates directly. |
| Supply Restrictions | Must operate according to franchisor specifications and purchase from approved suppliers only. Must receive prior written approval to deviate. Supplier approval process requires $500 minimum fee. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | In 2022, franchisor revenues from sale of products and services to franchisees from approved sources was $179,288, or 0.45% of total revenues of $39,984,741. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Winger's does not offer direct or indirect financing. They do not guarantee franchisee notes, leases, or obligations. |
WINGERS ALEHOUSE Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$2.6M
Median Revenue
$2.5M
Revenue Range
$1.8M – $3.4M
Sample Size
6 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
WINGERS ALEHOUSE Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordWINGERS ALEHOUSE has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD.
Bankruptcy History DisclosedA bankruptcy disclosure is present in this FDD.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
WINGERS ALEHOUSE System Growth
Total Units
21
Franchised
13
Company-Owned
8
WINGERS ALEHOUSE currently operates 13 franchised locations and 8 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 22 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 23 |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 | 21 |
Transfers: 1 | Closures: 2
State Registrations
Registered in 15 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
WINGERS ALEHOUSE Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a WINGERS ALEHOUSE franchise ranges from $349,000 to $1,181,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $35,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
WINGERS ALEHOUSE charges a royalty fee of 4% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a 1% of gross sales (Creative Development Fund) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the WINGERS ALEHOUSE Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from WINGERS ALEHOUSE to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, WINGERS ALEHOUSE franchise owners report average revenue of $2.6M and median revenue of $2.5M. This is based on a sample of 6 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
WINGERS ALEHOUSE has been franchising since 1997. The FDD shows an investment range of $349,000-$1,181,000, a 4% of Gross Sales royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $35,000 and the total investment ranges from $349,000 to $1,181,000 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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