Anchor Bar

$ABNRF500 #501
CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategorySports Bars/Pubs
Locations17
Franchisee Count
Franchise Fee$60,000
Item 7 Low$1,202,000
Item 7 Midpoint$1,528,000
Item 7 High$1,854,000
Royalty Fees5% of gross revenues
Ad / Brand Fund3%
Sold Not Open5
ParentAnchor Bar Franchise & Development, LLC
Founded1935
Completeness28/34 (82%)
Years in Business91
Began Franchising2011
HQBuffalo, NY
Executives2
LinksWeb
Main Phone(716) 853-1791
FDD IssuedMarch 5, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2024 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Anchor Bar is in the business of franchising the right to operate restaurants offering on-site casual dining and take-out under the name 'Anchor Bar®' featuring buffalo wings as well as other food products such as appetizers, sandwiches, beef, pizza, seafood and a full bar.

Franchisor designates POS software supplier and customer relations management software (franchisor has direct independent access to download information); requires designated credit card processor; charges weekly technology fee covering customer engagement/loyalty programs, online ordering, POS apps, and accounting system fees (can increase up to $50/month or $600/year); requires designated accounting system and supplier; requires designated audio/visual services including NFL Sunday Ticket subscription; requires designated social media/website company; requires designated advertising/marketing materials supplier; Operations Manual specifies required suppliers and products.

Anchor Bar is in the business of franchising the right to operate restaurants offering on-site casual dining and take-out under the name 'Anchor Bar®' featuring buffalo wings as well as other food products such as appetizers, sandwiches, beef, pizza, seafood and a full bar.

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