BUFFALO WILD WINGS GO
Buffalo Wild Wings GO franchises operate restaurants featuring chicken wings, chicken tenders, and other food and beverage products primarily for off-premises consumption, such as takeout and delivery, using proprietary recipes, standards, and the Buffalo Wild Wings GO trademark. The business model involves granting franchises for single units, area developments, non-traditional locations, and multi-brand sites with partners like Arby's or Dunkin'. It targets the general public seeking convenient casual dining options in a competitive market of quick-service chicken wing providers.
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Overview
Financial Requirements
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 81 Reporting Franchised Restaurants operating in the United States as of the Measuring Date, excluding those not open for at least 13 weeks, multi-brand locations, and company-owned units.
* All reported Average Unit Volumes (AUVs) were weekly figures. These have been annualized by multiplying the weekly AUVs by 52 weeks to represent annual gross revenue. The overall average gross revenue of $978,692 is derived from the 'All Restaurants' weekly average of $18,821 provided on page 2. The median gross revenue of $910,208 is derived from the 'All Restaurants' weekly median of $17,504 from page 3. The top quartile revenue of $1,470,040 is from the '1st Quartile' weekly average of $28,270 on page 2. The bottom quartile revenue of $606,008 is from the '4th Quartile' weekly average of $11,654 on page 2. The document explicitly states that financial performance representations do not reflect costs of sales, operating expenses, or other costs or expenses to obtain net income or profit, therefore no net income, net profit, EBITDA, or profit range could be calculated.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How BUFFALO WILD WINGS GO Compares to Other Fast Food Franchises
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BUFFALO WILD WINGS GO Current | N/A | N/A | N/A | 90 |
| Burger King | $2.1M - $4.7M | $50K | 4.5% | 19,732 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M - $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| AFC | $45K - $151K | $6K | 9.5% | 3,572 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.7M - $3.1M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,441 |
| JIMMY JOHN'S | $366K - $728K | $35K | 6.0% | 2,647 |
Fast Food Average 127 franchises | $605K - $1.5M | $35K | 6.1% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 127 Fast Food franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+8 more states
Franchisee Contacts
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much revenue does a BUFFALO WILD WINGS GO franchise make?
According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a BUFFALO WILD WINGS GO franchise is $978,692. The median revenue is $910,208.
How many BUFFALO WILD WINGS GO franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, BUFFALO WILD WINGS GO has 90 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2020.
Is BUFFALO WILD WINGS GO a good franchise to buy?
BUFFALO WILD WINGS GO shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19). However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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