Wings Etc. Franchise Review

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Wings Etc is a family-oriented sports theme restaurant and will offer a wide variety of chicken wings, barbecued ribs, sandwiches, burgers and other products and beverages including beer, wine, and liquor.

What are the requirements to buy an Wings Etc. franchise?

Wings Etc. has an initial franchise fee of up to $39,500, with a overall initial investment range from $351,200 to $1,137,570.

  • Initial Franchise Fee: $39,500
  • Total Investment: $351,200 to $1,137,570
  • Working Capital: $45,000 to $60,000
  • Royalty Fee: 5.0%

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How much does an Wings Etc. franchise owner make?

As with any new franchised business, the franchise owner's income and the profits from a Wings Etc. franchise depends on a lot of different factors. One way to validate the potential revenues or profits generated from a Wings Etc. franchise investment is to review the franchisor's Item 19 within their Franchise Disclosure Document. Usually, profits and owner's income are proportionate to the size of the investment and number of locations you buy. Demand for your products, the labor costs, commercial lease rates and several other variables also play a huge role in your profit margin and your personal income

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How many franchise locations does Wings Etc. franchise have?

As of the 2020 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are 54 franchised Wings Etc. locations throughout the USA.

Did you know there are over 3,000 franchise opportunities across the United States. More than 80% have less than 10 locations.

Are there any Wings Etc. franchises in my area?

Based on 2020 FDD information, Wings Etc. has franchised locations in 10 states.

AL
IL
IN
KY
MI
MO
NC
OH
SC
TN

Based on the data collected Wings Etc. is expanding into new locations and could be available in your city. While planning your franchise purchase, you should be thinking about what is a good location for my business. Review the potential customer base to confirm that your city has a need or customers for this business. Even the most successful franchises have regions that they are not successful in. The reasons why a specific franchised location can fail are plentiful. You should research not only the business opportunity itself, but anlayze locations where you think the franchise has a better chance of long-term success.

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Last Reviewed: 2020

Wings Etc. Franchise INFORMATION

Total Investment
$351,200 - $1,137,570
Franchise Fee
$39,500
Franchise agreement
Initial Term
10 Years
Renewal Term
10 Years
Franchise outlet growth
2014
21
2019
54
Ongoing fees
Royalty
5.0%
ad fees
1.0%
# of franchised outlets
54

EXTRA INFORMATION

Do they provide any initial training and opening assistance?

Yes, they have an initial training program of 352 hours. This includes 35 hours of classroom training, 317 hours of on-the-job training, and 0 hours of online training. In their FDD they outline who's in charge of the training. Unlock to find out more.


Online 0
On-the-Job 317
Classroom 35
Total 352

Do they offer Territory Rights?

Wings Etc. does NOT offer territory protections. For an explanation of territorial rights, unlock this franchise for important details.

Do they have computer and technology support in place?

Yes, Wings Etc. offers comprehensive support for franchisees. Unlock this franchise to find out more.


How long ago did they start franchising?

They began franchising in 2005. The average Chicken, Ribs and Seafood franchise began franchising in 2010.


Does Wings Etc. offer lending options?

No, but you can click here to fill out our affordability calculator and understand your financing options.

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