# Buffalo Wild Wings - QSR Chain Profile

> Source: https://qsr.pro/chains/buffalo-wild-wings
> Publisher: QSR Pro
> Last content update: 2026-07-03T16:41:58.665264+00:00


Sports bar and wing restaurant chain with extensive sauce selection

Sports bar and wing restaurant chain with extensive sauce selection

## Chain facts

- Founded: 1982
- Headquarters: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Segment: chicken
- Parent company: Inspire Brands

## Recorded metrics

- 2019 us unit count: 819 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2020 us unit count: 878 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2021 us unit count: 926 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2022 us unit count: 962 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2023 us unit count: 1031 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 initial investment max: 4200000 — FDD
- 2024 royalty rate: 5 — FDD
- 2024 us unit count: 1101 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 unit count: 1300 — Company reports
- 2024 system sales: 4500000000 — Industry reports
- 2024 auv: 3200000 — Industry analysis
- 2024 franchise fee: 50000 — FDD
- 2024 initial investment min: 2000000 — FDD
- 2025 us unit count: 1148 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 global unit count: 1300 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 franchised pct: 90 — QSR Pro estimates