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Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar
Sports bar specializing in Buffalo wings
Hot sauce fuels the flight of this restaurateur. Buffalo Wild Wings (BWW) operates a chain of more than 800 Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar quick-casual dining spots across 45 U.S. states and Canada that specialize in Buffalo-style chicken wings. The eateries offer more than a dozen dipping sauces to go with their spicy wings, as well as a complement of other items such as chicken tenders and legs. BWW's menu also offers appetizers, burgers, tacos, salads, and desserts, along with beer, wine, and other beverages.
Why This Company Makes Our AllStar List
Buffalo Wild Wings and its franchisees had aggressive store growth in 2011 as it opened its 500th franchise location and 800th restaurant overall. High ranks in financial strength (#13) and Web visibility (#28) contributed to the company's overall rank rising from #15 to #11.
As of the third quarter of 2011, franchise same-store sales were up 4.2 percent compared to the same period in 2010. Also in 2011, the company worked to improve customer satisfaction with a redesigned menu that gives customers more choices to customize their wings; Zagat Survey also placed Buffalo Wild Wings at the top of the "Best Wings" category in its annual Fast-Food Survey.
Buffalo Wild Wings is beginning to spread its wings outside the U.S., with several restaurants now open in Canada. The company is also exploring growth opportunities in the United Kingdom and the Middle East.
2011 AllStar Rank: 15
2010 AllStar Rank: 15
2009 AllStar Rank: 7
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Buffalo Wild Wings and its franchisees had aggressive store growth in 2011 as it opened its 500th franchise location and 800th restaurant overall. High ranks in financial strength (#13) and Web visibility (#28) contributed to the company's overall rank rising from #15 to #11.
As of the third quarter of 2011, franchise same-store sales were up 4.2 percent compared to the same period in 2010. Also in 2011, the company worked to improve customer satisfaction with a redesigned menu that gives customers more choices to customize their wings; Zagat Survey also placed Buffalo Wild Wings at the top of the "Best Wings" category in its annual Fast-Food Survey.
Buffalo Wild Wings is beginning to spread its wings outside the U.S., with several restaurants now open in Canada. The company is also exploring growth opportunities in the United Kingdom and the Middle East.
2011 AllStar Rank: 15
2010 AllStar Rank: 15
2009 AllStar Rank: 7
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar
5500 Wayzata Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55416
952-593-9943
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1982 |
| Franchising since | 1991 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 50 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 492 | 0 | 277 |
| 2010 | 473 | 0 | 259 |
| 2009 | 420 | 0 | 232 |
Expanding in These Locations
United States
Costs
| Total Investment | $1,389,000 - $3,148,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $42,500 |
| Royalty Fee | 5% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $1,500,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $750,000 |
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar
5500 Wayzata Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55416
952-593-9943
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Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.
Hot sauce fuels the flight of this restaurateur. Buffalo Wild Wings (BWW) operates a chain of more than 800 Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar quick-casual dining spots across 45 U.S. states and Canada that specialize in Buffalo-style chicken wings. The eateries offer more than a dozen dipping sauces to ...
| Company Type: | Public |
| Employees: | 9,564 |
| 1 Year Employee Growth: | 27.8% |
| Executives: | Sally J. Smith, President, CEO, and DirectorMary J. Twinem, EVP, CFO, and Treasurer |
| Rankings: | S&P 600, |
| Sales: | $329,600,000 |
| 1 Year Sales Growth: | 18.5% |
| Net Income: | $19,600,000 |
| 1 Year Net Income Growth: | 20.8% |
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| Industries: | Casual Dining Restaurants |
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| Top Competitors: | BrinkerCarlson RestaurantsHooters |
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar
5500 Wayzata Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55416
952-593-9943
