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Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar system.

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
1600 Utica Ave., S., # 700
Minneapolis, MN 55416-1470
800#: (800) 499-9586
Tel: (952) 593-9943
Fax: (952) 593-9787
E-mail: bwwifa@franchisehub.com
Web Site: www.buffalowildwings.com
Contact: Mr. Bill McClintock, VP Franchise Development


Sports theme, family friendly restaurant, world-famous buffalo wings with 12 proprietary sauces, great burgers & sandwiches, full bar, 40+ TV's, National Trivia Network.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1982
First Franchise: 1991
Franchise Units: 140
Company-Owned Units: 80
Total Units: 220

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 27 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 70 in OH, 20 in IN, 10 in TX

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: 3 FT, 50 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 5,000-6,000 SF; FS, SC (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $250K
Total Investment: $900K-1.0MM
Average Total Investment: $950K
Minimum Net Worth: $800K/Store

Fees
>Franchise: $40K
>Average Franchise Fee: $40K
>Royalty: 5%
>Advertising: 3-5%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 15/10/5
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:Yes/10
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 65
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 5 Weeks in Store/Classroom.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States


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