Buffalo Wild Wings

$BWWFF500 #128

CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants

SubcategorySports Bars/Pubs

Locations1,178

Franchisee Count526

Franchise Fee$25,000

Item 7 Low$2,463,945

Item 7 Midpoint$3,682,133

Item 7 High$4,900,320

Royalty Fees5% of Gross Sales

Ad / Brand Fund4.3%

Sold Not Open4

ParentInspire Brands, Inc.

Founded1982

Completeness34/34 (100%)

Years in Business43

Began FranchisingApril 1991

HQAtlanta, GA

Executives17

LinksWeb

Main Phone(678) 514-4100

Emailrhensmann@wingsetc.net

FDD IssuedMarch 26, 2026

Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026

FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2022 🔒

Franchisor

Buffalo Wild Wings International, Inc. grants franchises for sports entertainment-oriented, casual/fast casual restaurants/sports bars that feature chicken wings, sandwiches and other products, beverages and services operating under the Buffalo Wild Wings System and Trademarks.

Buffalo Wild Wings International, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc., based in Atlanta, Georgia. The CEO is Paul Brown, with a team of key executives overseeing various operational aspects.

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