Buffalo Wild Wings Franchise: Cost, Fees & Earnings
1,178 locations (2025), -0.4% YoY(Item 20)
A Buffalo Wild Wings franchise requires an estimated total investment of $2,463,945 to $4,900,320, including a $12,500 initial franchise fee (2026 FDD, Item 7). Franchisees pay an ongoing royalty of 5% (Item 6). The 2026 FDD reports a median unit revenue of $3,433,937 for FY2025 (Item 19).
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Median Revenue (AUV)
$3,433,937
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 19
Initial Investment
$2,463,945 – $4,900,320
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7
Franchise Fee
$12,500
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 5
Royalty
5%
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6
Buffalo Wild Wings Franchise Key Facts
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Investment | $2,463,945 – $4,900,320Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7 | |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $12,500 – $25,000Source: 2026 FDD, Item 5 | |
| Royalty | 5%Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6 | |
| Median Revenue (AUV) | $3,433,937Source: 2026 FDD, Item 19 | |
| Total Locations | 1,178 (2025)Source: Item 20 |
Buffalo Wild Wings Franchise Fees
Initial franchise fee(Item 5)
$12,500 – $25,000
Ongoing royalty(Item 6)
5%
National ad / brand fund(Item 6)
4%
Local marketing spend(Item 6)
0.25%
Technology fee(Item 6)
$63
Buildout / construction(Item 7)
$1,200,000 – $2,100,000
Additional Item 5–6 fees (transfer, renewal, area development, and any veteran discounts) are not yet parsed on Franchable — see the brand's FDD for the full fee schedule.
About Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings is a sports entertainment-oriented casual/fast casual restaurant and sports bar franchise featuring chicken wings, sandwiches, alcoholic beverages, and video entertainment. The franchise operates under a distinctive system with confidential recipes, specialized trade dress, and a sports-themed dining atmosphere, with both dine-in and off-premises consumption options.
What Buffalo Wild Wings' FDD Discloses
Buffalo Wild Wings' average unit revenue of $3,567,504 sat above its median of $3,433,937 (2026 FDD, Item 19) — the gap that a simple average hides. Individual results vary.
In 2025, Buffalo Wild Wings' franchised system recorded 15 franchised openings, 4 closures (Item 20).
Gross Sales by Performance TierSource: 2026 FDD Item 19
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Additional Item 19 Analysis
Deeper Item 19 Analysis (Charts 3–6)
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Buffalo Wild Wings Franchise FAQ
How much does a Buffalo Wild Wings franchise cost?
Per Item 7 of the 2026 FDD Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment ranges from $2,463,945 to $4,900,320.
What is the Buffalo Wild Wings franchise fee?
The FDD reports an initial franchise fee of $12,500 to $25,000.
What royalty does Buffalo Wild Wings charge?
The FDD reports an ongoing royalty of 5%.
How much revenue does a Buffalo Wild Wings franchise generate?
The 2026 FDD reports a median revenue per unit of $3,433,937 for fiscal year 2025. Individual results vary.
How much does a Buffalo Wild Wings franchise owner make?
Buffalo Wild Wings disclosed median unit revenue of $3,433,937 in FY2025 (Item 19). It does not disclose unit-level profit, so a reliable owner-income figure can't be drawn from its FDD. Individual results vary.
Can I finance a Buffalo Wild Wings franchise with an SBA loan?
Many franchise purchases are financed with SBA 7(a) loans covering a large share of the total project cost. You can check what you'd qualify for with Franchable's free SBA prequalification.
Data sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Document. Franchable is not affiliated with or endorsed by Buffalo Wild Wings. This is not an offer to sell a franchise. Individual results vary.