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.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 2% national brand fund + $667-$1,250/mo insurance
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 86% of Casual Dining franchises
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Casual Dining
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WINGS ETC. Current | $369K – $1.5M | $25K | 5.0% | 54 |
| IHOP & INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES | $1.8M – $4.5M | $69K | N/A | 1,703 |
| BUFFALO WILD WINGS | $2.5M – $4.9M | $25K | 5.0% | 538 |
| 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 |
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 (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for WINGS ETC. franchisees (2013 – 2025)
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
57 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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