Buffalo Wild Wings FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026
Buffalo Wild Wings' 2026 FDD lists an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $2,463,945–$4,900,320, against $2,450,345–$4,883,320 in the 2025 filing.
Source: MN CARDS & WI DFI state filings · Updated April 2026 · Clearly FDD
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
2025 FDD
2026 FDD
Change
Low end of range
$2,450,345
$2,463,945
+$13,600 (+0.6%)
High end of range
$4,883,320
$4,900,320
+$17,000 (+0.3%)
Full range
$2,450,345–$4,883,320
$2,463,945–$4,900,320
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $2,463,945–$4,900,320, against $2,450,345–$4,883,320 in the 2025 filing.
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
2025 FDD
2026 FDD
Change
Total outlets (Item 20)
1,183
1,178
−5 (−0.4%)
Buffalo Wild Wings reports 1,178 Sports Bars in the 2026 FDD, down 5 from 1,183 in the 2025 filing.
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
Buffalo Wild Wings included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
Item 6 — Ongoing Fees
2025 FDD
2026 FDD
Change
Royalty rate
5%
5%
unchanged
The ongoing royalty rate remains 5% of Gross Sales between filings; the initial franchise fee moves from a flat $25,000 in 2025 to a $12,500–$25,000 range in 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Did the cost to open a Buffalo Wild Wings franchise change in the 2026 FDD?
The 2026 FDD for Buffalo Wild Wings states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $2,463,945–$4,900,320, against $2,450,345–$4,883,320 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves from $2,450,345 to $2,463,945 (+$13,600 (+0.6%)) and the high end moves from $4,883,320 to $4,900,320 (+$17,000 (+0.3%)).
How many locations does Buffalo Wild Wings have?
The 2026 FDD for Buffalo Wild Wings reports 1,178 outlets in Item 20, against 1,183 in the 2025 filing — 5 fewer.
Did Buffalo Wild Wings change its royalty rate?
No. Both the 2025 and 2026 filings for Buffalo Wild Wings state a standard royalty of 5%.
Does Buffalo Wild Wings disclose financial performance in its FDD?
Buffalo Wild Wings included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.