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Wing Zone
Buffalo wing restaurant
Wing Zone Franchise Corp. is a franchisor of Wing Zone restaurants that specialize in Buffalo style chicken wings. The chain's menu also includes burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Wing Zone has about 100 locations in about two dozen states. Matt Friedman and Adam Scott started the chain in 1991 near the University of Florida.
Wing Zone
900 Circle 75 Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339
404-875-5045
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1993 |
| Franchising since | 1999 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 10 - 15 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | Yes |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 20% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 98 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 | 96 | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 | 91 | 0 | 5 |
Expanding in These Locations
Alabama, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
Costs
| Total Investment | $247,500 - $312,500 |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 5% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $250,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $100,000 |
Franchisee Qualifications
Single-unit franchisees must live in the market in which they operate
Multi-unit franchisees must have restaurant operations or development experience
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 |
Financing Assistance
Franchisor offers veterans a discount off the franchise fee
Wing Zone
900 Circle 75 Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339
404-875-5045
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Wing Zone Franchise Corp.
Wing Zone Franchise Corp. is a franchisor of Wing Zone restaurants that specialize in Buffalo style chicken wings. The chain's menu also includes burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Wing Zone has about 100 locations in about two dozen states. Matt Friedman and Adam Scott started the chain in 1991 near the ...
| Company Type: | Private |
| Employees: | 120 |
| Executives: | Matthew A. (Matt) Friedman, CEOAdam J. Scott, COOJeff Daughenbaugh, Director Construction |
| Sales: | $3,000,000 |
| Industries: | Fast-Food & Quick-Service Restaurants |
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| Top Competitors: | Buffalo Wild WingsHootersWingstop |
Wing Zone
900 Circle 75 Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339
404-875-5045
