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Buy a Hurricane Grill & Wings Franchise

Hurricane Grill & Wings is a casual-dining franchise founded in 1995 in Fort Pierce, Florida, renowned for jumbo fresh wings tossed in over 35 signature sauces and rubs, alongside tacos, burgers, and seafood in a laid-back tropical vibe. With 40-70+ locations across 15 U.S. states under FAT Brands, it emphasizes fresh ingredients, family-friendly dining, and beach-themed escapes. Ideal for hospitality enthusiasts, it offers scalable growth in the booming chicken wing segment, backed by proven operations and multi-unit development potential amid rising casual dining demand.

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Why buy a Hurricane Grill & Wings Franchise?

Invest in Hurricane Grill & Wings for a turnkey model in a recession-resistant wing category, with robust training, financing up to 75% via partners, and tropical appeal differentiating from competitors. Scalable for multi-unit owners, it capitalizes on $10B+ casual dining surge, offering proven same-store growth and vendor support for long-term profitability.

Hurricane Grill & Wings Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $50,000

    • Total Initial Investment

      $854,200 – $2,965,600

    • Cash Requirement (Liquid Capital)

      $30,000 – $60,000 working capital

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

      of gross sales

  • Training & Support

    • 380 hours on the job training

    • 150 hours classroom training

    • Ongoing support

    • Marketing support

Hurricane Grill & Wings – Additional  Information

  1. Franchisee Support

    Hurricane Grill & Wings delivers comprehensive pre-launch aid like site selection, market analysis, design, construction, and equipment sourcing. Franchisees get hands-on training at certified centers covering kitchen ops, food safety, hospitality, marketing, inventory, and POS systems. Ongoing field support from regional managers, audits, and corporate visits ensures operational excellence.

  2. Accolades & Awards

    The brand hosts annual conferences celebrating top performers, awarding "Franchisee of the Year" like Bill King (2016) for sales growth and leadership. Past winners include John Luther/Jack Kugel (2013) for innovation and Bill Luebbert as Developer of the Year. Recognized for double-digit growth, same-store sales increases, and vendor excellence like Dockside Foods.

  3. Industry / Market

    The U.S. chicken wing market exceeds $1.5B annually, fueled by sports events and casual dining trends, with full-service wing concepts growing 5-10% yearly. Hurricane's aggressive expansion—233 committed units in 2011—shows resilience, even in tough economies. Macro pressures persist, but improving unit economics and financing partnerships drive franchised growth.

  4. Ideal Owner

    The perfect franchisee is a hands-on operator with restaurant or multi-unit experience, passionate about hospitality and community ties. They thrive on executing brand playbooks, leveraging loyalty programs, and driving sales through people-focused leadership. Motivated developers like Raheem Amer suit high-growth territories.

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