Native Grill & Wings: A Legacy of Flavor and Community

Native Grill & Wings is a well-known American restaurant franchise celebrated for its award-winning Buffalo-style wings, burgers, pizzas, and an array of satisfying comfort foods.

Founded in 1979 in Arizona, the brand quickly gained popularity for its bold flavors and inviting atmosphere. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Native Grill & Wings has grown from a local favorite into a recognizable name in the casual dining industry, particularly across the Southwest.

The company began franchising in 2002, allowing entrepreneurs to share the Native Grill experience with communities throughout the U.S. Each location combines a laid-back, family-friendly vibe with the energetic environment of a sports bar, catering to both families and sports fans.

The menu features a wide selection of traditional and boneless wings with an extensive variety of sauces and rubs, along with burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, and salads designed to please a broad customer base.

Training

Native Grill and Wings provides a structured and multi-phase training program to prepare franchisees for successful restaurant operations. These programs must be completed before opening and are mandatory for all non-passive owners and General Managers. Here are the key components:

1. Executive Training Program
   This is a 10-day program focused on franchise and business management. It is conducted at a designated location in Arizona, typically in the Phoenix area. The Manual is used as the core training material.
2. Manager-In-Training (MIT) Program
   This program is tailored for restaurant managers and runs for approximately 10 to 12 weeks. It may take place at the franchisee’s restaurant or another franchised location in Phoenix. Materials include the Opening Unit Manual, Food and Beverage Manual, and Manager-In-Training Manual.
3. Onsite Training Program
   Native Grill and Wings dispatches a certified training team to the new franchise location for 7 to 14 days. This hands-on training occurs partly before and partly after the restaurant opens. It covers all operational areas and uses materials like the Pre-Opening 45 Day Operational Manual and Employee Job Function Manuals.

Territory Protection

Native Grill and Wings does not offer exclusive territory protection to its franchisees. While each franchisee must obtain approval for their specific site and it may be documented in the Site Selection Area of the agreement, the franchise does not guarantee that other Native Grill and Wings restaurants won't be opened nearby.

The franchisor retains broad discretion to approve locations based on strategic business criteria, and approval does not include assurances of market exclusivity. Franchisees are granted the right to operate at a specific location, and if the restaurant is in a retail plaza, the franchisee may receive exclusivity for chicken wings within that plaza.

However, this limited protection does not extend to broader geographic areas, and the franchisor may still operate or franchise additional units in surrounding markets. The emphasis is placed on site-specific characteristics rather than regional territorial exclusivity.