As a Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee, you’ll need to have a minimum of $750k in liquid assets and a net worth of $1.5M per store, depending on your market. You may also purchase an existing Buffalo Wild Wings franchise by meeting the minimum financial requirements for your desired market.
Buffalo Wild Wings franchisees have entrepreneurial passion, a background in sales or marketing, and a love for our products. You’re devoted to your customers and know how to lead a strong team of employees. You also have the financial resources for single or multi-unit opportunities and are excited to get started with a Buffalo Wild Wings franchise of your own.
Simply fill out the short form at the bottom of this page to get connected with our franchise development team. We look forward to working with you to determine if Buffalo Wild Wings is the right franchise opportunity for you.
While we’re not able to make representations about individual success or profit, Item 19 of our current Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) provides certain financial information regarding existing Buffalo Wild Wings stores. Please fill out the inquiry form to request a copy of our FDD.
Buffalo Wild Wings offers to temporarily reduce ongoing fees if you meet the qualifications for our incentive programs . We also offer qualified veterans who want to become franchise owners with us certain discounts on the initial and ongoing franchise fees.
Buffalo Wild Wings does not provide financing. We have strong relationships with preferred lenders who can offer you competitive and flexible financing options. They can also provide other financial services, including small business administration- or SBA-backed loans for smaller transactions. Loan offerings typically include but are not limited to business acquisition loans, equipment loans and leases, real estate loans, and refinancing.
Training: The Buffalo Wild Wings brand training program is provided to all new franchisees over a period of about 15 days when you will be given access to online training programs to learn about the brand as well as the ins and outs of restaurant management.
Marketing: You’ll have access to the benefits of our multi-million dollar advertising fund.
Technology: Each franchisee is given access to, and is required to purchase, the best technology, including our mobile app and back-of-house systems.
Real Estate: Work with our real estate and construction experts to put together a site and development plan for your restaurant.
This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for information purposes only. Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you are a resident of or want to locate a franchise in one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your state.
