Business Description

Delivery & Take-out of 25 taste-tempting flavors of fresh, cooked-to-order Buffalo wings. We also feature chicken fingers, grilled or fried chicken sandwiches, half-pound burgers, salads, sides, appetizers and desserts -- all delivered hot and fresh to your door. A great opportunity in urban and suburban markets, near apartments, campuses, military bases, hospitals and offices.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1991

Franchising Since:  1999

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	100	97.1%
Company-Owned Units:	3	2.9%
Total Operating Units:	103	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 10 Asian-American: 2 Hispanic: 1 Native American: 0 Other: 5 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.
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 103 100% In 24 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 103 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. North Carolina	15
2. Florida	13
3. Louisiana	10

Registered in Following Registration States: Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$200K
Cash Investment:	$75K
Total Investment:	$189-249K
Average Total Investment:	$212K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees: 5 Full-time, 10 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200

Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	4
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 10 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	15
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Atlanta, GA	12 Days
2. In-Store	10 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 36 U.S.: Yes, SE, NE, MW, SW Canada: Yes, Near Border Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Wing Zone.