Buffalo Wild Wings

Inspire Brands · EST. 1982 · Minneapolis, Minnesota

+ CompareFranchise requirements
US UNITS1,1482025 record · QSR Pro estimates
GLOBAL UNITS1,3002025 record · QSR Pro estimates
FRANCHISED %90%2025 record · QSR Pro estimates
FRANCHISE REQUIREMENTSView source notes ↓Primary-source review pending

01Our Coverage

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Private Equity in QSR: The Roark Capital Playbook

Roark Capital controls Subway, Dunkin', Arby's, Jimmy John's, and Buffalo Wild Wings. That's 70,000 locations and 0 billion in sales. The QSR industry isn't run by restaurant operators anymore. It's run by private equity.

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02About the Brand

Sports bar and wing restaurant chain with extensive sauce selection

FIG 1 — US UNIT COUNT, 2019–2025

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