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Buffalo Wild Wings

Chicken

Sports bar and wing restaurant chain with extensive sauce selection

Headquarters
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Founded
1982
Ownership
private
Website
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Parent Company: Inspire Brands

Key Metrics (2024)

Unit Count
1,300
Average Unit Volume
$3.20M
System Sales
$4.50B

Detailed Metrics

2024

Average Unit Volume
Source: Industry analysis
$3.20M
Franchise Fee
Source: FDD
$50K
Initial Investment (Max)
Source: FDD
$4.20M
Initial Investment (Min)
Source: FDD
$2.00M
Royalty Rate
Source: FDD
5%
System Sales
Source: Industry reports
$4.50B
Unit Count
Source: Company reports
1,300

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