Epic Wings specializes in chicken wings and tenders with a variety of sauces and flavors, providing a tasty and satisfying wing experience.
KEY FRANCHISE STATS
Franchisees
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11
+
175%
175%
Franchise fee
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$35,000
Investment
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$628,000 - $1,427,000
Revenue (AUV)
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Undisclosed
$2,116,000
+
14.7%
14.7%
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Epic Wings, originally launched as Wings N’ Things in 1982 by the Sacco Family in San Diego, California, played a key role in introducing buffalo wings to the West Coast. To build awareness for this new offering, they famously handed out free samples, helping customers discover and embrace the concept.
The brand quickly gained a reputation for its unwavering dedication to quality, featuring fresh, never-frozen chicken, scratch-made sauces and dressings, and daily hand-rolled breadsticks.
What truly distinguishes Epic Wings from its rivals is its commitment to freshness: their kitchens operate without freezers, microwaves, or heat lamps, ensuring that every meal is prepared fresh to order.
Initial investment
The initial investment required for a Epic Wings franchise is $628,000 - $1,427,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$0 – $35,000
Grand Opening Advertising Fee
$0 – $10,000
Leasehold Improvements
$231,250 – $612,000
Signage
$12,000 – $30,000
Rent
$14,550 – $52,032
Utility Security Deposits
$1,600 – $2,300
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment
$250,000 – $360,000
POS System
$11,000 – $18,000
Online Ordering Platform
$400 – $600
Office Equipment/Supplies
$2,500 – $5,000
Intranet/Internet
$500
Initial Inventory
$8,000 – $12,000
Insurance
$10,000 – $15,000
Training
$3,400 – $25,000
Licenses/Permits
$1,000 – $45,000
Professional Advisors
$1,750 – $5,000
Additional Funds/Capital
$75,000 – $200,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT
$627,950 – $1,427,432
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Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$0 – $35,000
Grand Opening Advertising Fee
$0 – $10,000
Leasehold Improvements
$231,250 – $612,000
Signage
$12,000 – $30,000
Rent
$14,550 – $52,032
Utility Security Deposits
$1,600 – $2,300
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment
$250,000 – $360,000
POS System
$11,000 – $18,000
Online Ordering Platform
$400 – $600
Office Equipment/Supplies
$2,500 – $5,000
Intranet/Internet
$500
Initial Inventory
$8,000 – $12,000
Insurance
$10,000 – $15,000
Training
$3,400 – $25,000
Licenses/Permits
$1,000 – $45,000
Professional Advisors
$1,750 – $5,000
Additional Funds/Capital
$75,000 – $200,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT
$627,950 – $1,427,432
Franchise Disclosure Document
Below is Epic Wings's 2023 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.
Number of units
Epic Wings had 11 total units in 2023, of which 11 were franchised-owned and 0 company-owned.
Epic Wings offers a multi-phase training program to prepare franchisees for successful restaurant operations. Here's an overview of the training provided by the Franchisor:
Initial Training Program Epic Wings provides approximately four weeks of initial training starting about six weeks before site completion. This program must be attended and successfully completed by the franchisee and one designated supervisorial or managerial personnel. The training may include classroom sessions, on-the-job instruction, online modules, webinars, and videos, and is conducted in San Diego, California or another location designated by the Franchisor.
On-Site Opening Support Around the time of restaurant opening, Epic Wings sends a representative to the franchise location to provide up to one week of on-site training and operational support. This includes standardizing procedures and assisting in training staff. This service is provided at the Franchisor's expense unless additional assistance is requested.
Certification and Qualification Upon completing training and successfully running the business for six months, the franchisee and trained personnel are designated as Certified Managers. New supervisorial or managerial personnel must also undergo training and a qualification period to be certified.
Territory Protection
Epic Wings does provide a limited form of territory protection to its franchisees. Franchisees are granted a “Designated Area,” which may be defined in the agreement and described on a map as Exhibit B.
Within this area, Epic Wings agrees not to establish another franchised restaurant, provided the franchisee remains in good standing. However, the territory protection comes with several exceptions.
The franchisor reserves the right to operate or grant franchises in special venues like military bases, universities, airports, hospitals, and other facilities even if they fall within the designated area.
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