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WINGS ETC.

WINGS ETC.

Wings Etc., Inc. franchises family-oriented, sports-themed Grill and Pub restaurants and carryout-only Wings 2 Go locations offering chicken wings, sandwiches, burgers, and beverages including beer, wine, and liquor. Franchisees must prepare menu items according to specified recipes and standards, with options for delivery, catering, and certain gambling services where legal. The business model targets casual diners, families, and sports enthusiasts seeking a fun, themed dining experience.

Since 2005Food & BeverageFort Wayne, INwww.wingsetc.com
Item 19 AvailableSBA Loan Data

Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.

Overview

Investment
$368,650 - $1,529,600
Franchise Fee
$25,000
Locations
54

Financial Requirements

Franchise Fee$25,000
Initial Investment Range$368,650 - $1,529,600
Royalty Rate5.00%
Brand Fund2.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees$667 - $1,250

5% royalty + 2% national brand fund + $667-$1,250/mo insurance

Franchise Stats

Franchise Locations54
Corporate Locations26
States Operating15
Franchising Since2005
FDD Year2025

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$1,561,666.21
Median Gross Revenue
$1,471,801
Top Quartile Revenue
$2,213,575
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$1,042,203

Data Based On: 53 franchised restaurants operating for at least 12 months as of December 31, 2024, are included in the financial performance representation for Part 1.

* Average gross revenue calculated as a weighted average across the four franchisee tiers using the number of restaurants in each tier and their 'Average Total Sales Tier' from Table 1 (Page 3). The calculation is: (14 units × $2,213,575 + 13 units × $1,592,956 + 13 units × $1,347,784 + 13 units × $1,042,203) / (14 + 13 + 13 + 13) total units = $1,561,666.21. Median gross revenue is taken from 'All Franchisee Tiers Combined' in Table 3 (Page 6). Revenue for the top quartile is the 'Average Total Sales Tier' for the '1st Quartile - Top 25%' from Table 1 (Page 3). Revenue for the bottom quartile is the 'Average Total Sales Tier' for the '4th - Quartile Botom 25%' from Table 1 (Page 3). Net income, net profit, and EBITDA are not explicitly provided for franchised units. 'Best guess profit low' and 'best guess profit high' are set to null because the document explicitly states that several significant expenses (royalty fees, marketing fees, insurance, legal, accounting, interest, debt service, rent, depreciation/amortization, property taxes, and other taxes/licenses) are not included in the 'Average Total Cost %' figures for franchisees, making an accurate profit estimation impossible from the provided data.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How WINGS ETC. Compares to Other Casual Dining Franchises

Key Insights

  • Lower investment than 88% of Casual Dining franchises
  • Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Casual Dining
FranchiseInvestment RangeFranchise FeeRoyaltyLocations
WINGS ETC.
Current
$369K - $1.5M$25K5.0%54
IHOP & INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES$1.8M - $4.5M$69KN/A1,703
BUFFALO WILD WINGS$2.5M - $4.9M$25K5.0%538
GOLDEN CORRAL STEAKS, BUFFET & BAKERY$2.1M - $8.5M$50K4.0%352
GOLDEN CORRAL$2.2M - $8.7M$50K4.0%348
ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE (THE)$483K - $1.7M$60K2.0%146
Casual Dining Average
43 franchises
$1.6M - $3.6M$44K4.6%-

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 43 Casual Dining 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

Top States by Outlet Count
1IN
23
2MI
7
3OH
5
4IL
5
5MO
4
6KY
3
7TX
1
8WV
1
9FL
1
10KS
1
11NC
1
12SC
1
13TN
1
14AL
0

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for WINGS ETC. franchisees (2013 - 2025)

Total Loans
39
Average Loan Amount
$552,013
Total Loan Volume
$21,528,500
Default Rate
12.8%

Loans by Year

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

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Litigation Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
0
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired by Franchisor
0
Ceased Operations (Other)
1
System Transfers
1
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New Franchises
7

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a WINGS ETC. franchise?

The total initial investment to open a WINGS ETC. franchise ranges from $368,650 to $1,529,600. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.

How much revenue does a WINGS ETC. franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a WINGS ETC. franchise is $1,561,666.21. The median revenue is $1,471,801.

How many WINGS ETC. franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, WINGS ETC. has 54 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2005.

Can you get an SBA loan for a WINGS ETC. franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for WINGS ETC. franchises. Historical data shows 39 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for WINGS ETC. franchisees, with an average loan amount of $552,013. The historical default rate is 12.8%.

Is WINGS ETC. a good franchise to buy?

WINGS ETC. 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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