Buffalo Wild Wings: A Pioneer in Sports Bar Dining

Buffalo Wild Wings, a popular casual dining and sports bar franchise, was founded in 1982. It began offering franchise opportunities in 1991 and has since become a leading name in the dining industry, famed for its Buffalo-style chicken wings and diverse range of sauces. The company's headquarters is located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Buffalo Wild Wings is renowned for its lively sports bar ambiance, serving an extensive menu that includes a variety of chicken wings, sandwiches, and other dishes, along with a selection of beverages, including alcoholic drinks. The franchise's sports-centric environment provides guests with an energetic venue to enjoy sports events, paired with a menu that appeals to various palates.

For prospective franchisees, Buffalo Wild Wings offers thorough training for the management team, ensuring the brand's high standards of quality and service are upheld. Franchisees are given a specific location within a designated area, guaranteeing a defined territory for their Buffalo Wild Wings establishment.

Training 

Buffalo Wild Wings ensures its franchisees are thoroughly equipped to manage their franchises through a detailed training program.

This comprehensive program is designed to provide the management team, including the Control Person, Unit General Manager, and at least two assistant managers, with the essential skills and knowledge needed for efficient Sports Bar operations. The training is structured into several key segments:

• HOH (Heart of House) Operations: This section focuses on back-of-house operations, including 10 hours of classroom training and 40 hours of on-the-job training at a National Certified Training Sports Bar (NCTSB).
• FOH (Front of House) Operations: Covering front-of-house activities, this segment includes 10 hours of classroom training and 40 hours of on-the-job training at an NCTSB.
• Running a Shift: Critical for ensuring smooth operations during different shifts, this training consists of 30 hours of classroom instruction and 120 hours of on-the-job training at an NCTSB.
• Role-Specific Training: Tailored to particular roles within the Sports Bar, this segment offers 10 hours of classroom training and 90 hours of on-the-job training at an NCTSB.

While Buffalo Wild Wings does not charge for the initial training program, franchisees are responsible for their own travel, living expenses, and supply costs for themselves and their employees.

Territory Protection

Franchisees are granted the right to operate a Buffalo Wild Wings Sports Bar at a specific location approved by Buffalo Wild Wings. This location is situated within a "Designated Area" as outlined in the Franchise Agreement.

The Designated Area is intended exclusively for site selection and does not provide any territorial exclusivity or protection to the franchisees. This means that while franchisees have an assigned area for their operations, they do not possess exclusive rights to a broader territory.