FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Buffalo Wings & Rings.
Based on 2025 FDD · 5 filings in corpus
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Buffalo Wings & Rings franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $1.5M – $2.0M. The franchisor does not provide enough Item 19 data for a clean profit estimate. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.
Quick fee read: $40K franchise fee · 9% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
Buffalo Wings & Rings requires a total initial investment of $1.5M to $2.0M (midpoint approximately $1.8M), with an initial franchise fee of $40K. The ongoing fee burden is 9% (5% royalty plus 4% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 14.2%, leaving more margin for the operator.
Buffalo Wings & Rings does not publicly disclose Item 19 financial performance data in their FDD. This is a significant transparency gap — franchisees must rely on validation calls and personal research rather than audited financial representations. Prospective buyers should demand current unit-level financials from existing operators during due diligence.
Buffalo Wings & Rings operates approximately 54 franchised units. However, the brand has been contracting with a 6.5% net unit decline, which may signal franchisee dissatisfaction, territory saturation, or competitive pressure. The SBA 7(a) loan default rate of 6.3% is in line with industry norms of approximately 9.4%.
Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.
Analysis based on 2025 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology
Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.
Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.
Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2010-2025). 22 loans across 10 states.
Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.
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