Buffalo Wild Wings
Full FDD datacomputed, never sold
Beyond the filing
Everything else on this page is quoted from Buffalo Wild Wings's franchise disclosure document. This is not — it is measured off the open web, it is not verified by the franchisor, and it never affects the Factbook Score.
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Every figure on this page comes from Buffalo Wild Wings's own disclosure filings, source linked. Compare it against its category before any discovery call — and read the FDD with an attorney before signing anything.
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A food & beverage franchise. Its official site emphasizes: Enjoy all Buffalo Wild Wings to you has to offer when you order delivery, pick it up yourself or dine at a location near you. Buffalo Wild Wings is the ultimate place.
From Buffalo Wild Wings's official site, condensed by an independent research pass on August 10, 2026 — marketing description, not a filed fact. Source.
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What it really costs
Every cost figure this brand's filing discloses — not just the headline range
| Expense | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Total initial investment | $13,700 | $183,800 |
Item 7 reports a total range, not a full line-item breakdown, in this brand's filing excerpt — the franchise fee is the only cost we can show separately today.
One of the cheapest to open among food and beverage franchises on this site with a disclosed Item 7 range (372 compared). Computed from total investment, not a figure from the filing itself.
Earnings disclosure
Does the franchisor share performance data? No
This brand's filing does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation. That's common — a large share of franchisors disclose nothing here — but it means you should ask for unit-level economics directly during discovery calls. Compare against food and beverage brands that do disclose one.
Legal history
Openings, closures & reacquisitions
The numbers ranking sites don't show — straight from the brand's filings
Tell me when Buffalo Wild Wings files something new
Franchisors refile every year, and fees, investment ranges and closure counts move between filings. We'll email you when this brand's figures change — nothing else, and never a sales sequence.
Common questions
Answered from this brand's own FDD filing. Where the filing is silent, the question is left out rather than answered with a guess.
How much does a Buffalo Wild Wings franchise cost?
Buffalo Wild Wings' most recent Franchise Disclosure Document puts the total estimated initial investment at $14K–$184K. That is Item 7, which covers everything needed to open — the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, opening inventory and initial working capital. The initial franchise fee itself is $25,000, and is included in that range.
What royalty does Buffalo Wild Wings charge?
Buffalo Wild Wings charges a continuing royalty of 5% of gross sales, disclosed in Item 6. Royalties are charged on revenue, not profit, so they are owed whether or not the outlet is profitable.
Does Buffalo Wild Wings disclose earnings (Item 19)?
No. Buffalo Wild Wings makes no financial performance representation in its FDD. Item 19 is the only optional item under the FTC Franchise Rule, so omitting it is lawful and common — but it means the franchisor publishes no revenue or profit figures for its outlets, and any figure quoted elsewhere is not from the filing.
How many Buffalo Wild Wings locations closed?
In its most recent reported year (2025), Buffalo Wild Wings opened 30, closed 6, terminated 0 franchised outlets, ending the year with 1098. Averaged over three years, 0.8% of the system turned over annually — outlets closed, terminated, not renewed or reacquired. These counts come from Item 20, which every franchisor must file.
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