Buffalo Wild Wings

$BWWFF500 #128
CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategorySports Bars/Pubs
ParentInspire Brands, Inc.
Founded1982
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business43
Began FranchisingApril 1991
HQAtlanta, GA
Executives17
LinksWeb
Main Phone(678) 514-4100
FDD IssuedMarch 26, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2022 🔒
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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.

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.

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