KEY FRANCHISE STATS
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Wings ETC. stands out as a lively sports and family-friendly grill and pub franchise, dedicated to providing exceptional food, a warm atmosphere, and top-notch sports entertainment.
Established in 1994 by Jim Weaver in the South Bend, Indiana area, Wings ETC. set out to create "happiness centers" equipped with large TVs, delicious food, and refreshing beverages, all served with a friendly touch. This vision remains central to the brand's philosophy, attracting partners who share this enthusiasm.
Wings ETC. restaurants are designed with a family-friendly sports theme, featuring multiple flat-screen TVs visible from every corner, broadcasting live sports and programs. The menu offers a wide array of chicken wings, succulent barbecued ribs, delicious sandwiches, juicy burgers, tasty wraps, hearty subs, and fresh salads, available for both dine-in and carry-out.
The beverage selection includes beer, wine, and liquor, and the family-friendly atmosphere is enhanced with arcade-quality video games. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Wings ETC. began franchising in 2005.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Wings ETC.
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$368,000
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$2,567,000
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$1,518,000
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Food & Beverage
Wings ETC. family provides thorough training and support structure. Here’s an overview of what they offer:
Training Program: Wings ETC. offers an extensive training program designed to equip franchisees with the knowledge and skills needed to run their establishments effectively.
Attendance Requirements: The franchisee's designated Operator, Unit General Manager, and Shift Managers are required to complete the initial training program provided by Wings ETC.
Training Content: The program covers crucial aspects of operating a Wings ETC. franchise, including sales techniques, product knowledge, accounting procedures, food preparation, and operations management.
Location and Duration: Training takes place at Wings ETC.'s corporate office in South Bend, Indiana, or another designated location. The initial training typically lasts about 7 weeks, including 240 hours of on-the-job training.
Training Expenses: While Wings ETC. provides the initial training program for the franchisee's designated Operator, Unit General Manager, and Shift Managers, franchisees are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and other related expenses during training.
Franchisees at Wings ETC. are not provided with exclusive territories and may face competition from other franchisees, franchisor-owned outlets, and various distribution channels or competitive brands managed by the franchisor.
Development Rights: Franchisees have the opportunity to develop multiple Wings ETC. restaurants within a designated Development Area. This approach facilitates strategic growth and market penetration within the assigned region.
Special Sites Exclusion: Specific high-traffic and unique locations, known as "Special Sites," are excluded from the Development Area. These include venues such as airports, sports facilities, hospitals, college campuses, and similar locations.
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