How much revenue does a BUFFALO WILD WINGS franchise make?

According to the 2026 FDD, the average gross revenue for a BUFFALO WILD WINGS franchise is $3,574,130. The median revenue is $3,433,937.

How many BUFFALO WILD WINGS franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, BUFFALO WILD WINGS has 549 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1991.

Can you get an SBA loan for a BUFFALO WILD WINGS franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for BUFFALO WILD WINGS franchises. Historical data shows 43 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for BUFFALO WILD WINGS franchisees, with an average loan amount of $706,944. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is BUFFALO WILD WINGS a good franchise to buy?

BUFFALO WILD WINGS shows several positive indicators: established brand with 549+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. 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.

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

FDD Year:

Buffalo Wild Wings franchises sports entertainment-oriented casual/fast casual restaurants called Sports Bars, featuring chicken wings, sandwiches, other food products, and beverages including alcoholic drinks, prepared according to proprietary recipes and served in a distinctive environment with sports viewing. The business model involves granting franchise agreements for single units or area developments, with franchisees operating under the Buffalo Wild Wings System and Trademarks, including options for non-traditional and multi-brand locations. The target market is the general public seeking casual dining, carry-out, delivery, and sports entertainment experiences.

549

Locations

$2464K–$4900K

Investment

Since 1991

Franchising

Food & BeverageAtlanta, GAInspire Brands, Inc.www.buffalowildwings.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$25,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$2,463,945 – $4,900,320

Low: $2,463,945High: $4,900,320

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

5.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

4.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$30 – $95

Item 6 of FDD

5% royalty + 4% ad fund + $30-$95/mo fixed fees (menu database, learning management, contactless payment, co-op accounting)

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

Top Quartile Revenue

Bottom Quartile Revenue

Data Based On: 532 franchised Buffalo Wild Wings Sports Bars (referred to as '2025 Franchised Sports Bars') that operated for the full year 2025. Excludes 15 newly opened units and 2 temporarily closed units, as well as all company-owned units.

* All financial metrics extracted directly from the 'Annual Unit Volumes for 2025 Franchised Sports Bars' table on page 2. The overall average gross revenue and median gross revenue are taken from the 'All Sports Bars' row. Revenue for the top quartile is the Average AUV of the '1st Quartile', and revenue for the bottom quartile is the Average AUV of the '4th Quartile'. Note (3) on page 3 explicitly states that the financial performance representations do not reflect costs of sales, operating expenses, or other costs, therefore profit-related fields are set to null.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How BUFFALO WILD WINGS Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 82% of Casual Dining franchises
#2 largest franchise system in Casual Dining
One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Casual Dining

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
BUFFALO WILD WINGS Current	$2.5M – $4.9M	$25K	5.0%	549
IHOP & INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES	$1.8M – $4.5M	$69K	N/A	1,703
GOLDEN CORRAL STEAKS, BUFFET & BAKERY	$2.1M – $8.5M	$50K	4.0%	352
GOLDEN CORRAL	$2.2M – $8.7M	$50K	4.0%	348
ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE (THE)	$483K – $1.7M	$60K	2.0%	146
Outback Steakhouse	$4.3M – $9.0M	$40K	5.0%	122
Casual Dining Average 44 franchises	$1.5M – $3.5M	$43K	4.6%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 44 Casual Dining franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1OH

2MI

3IN

4IL

5CA

6TX

7OK

8MO

9AL

10VA

11LA

12NY

13FL

14NJ

15WV

+23 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for BUFFALO WILD WINGS franchisees (2010 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$706,944

Total Volume

$30.4M

Default Rate

0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

558 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a BUFFALO WILD WINGS franchise ranges from $2,463,945 to $4,900,320. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.