Buy a Wings and Rings Franchise

Wings and Rings, formerly known as Buffalo Wings & Rings, is a sports-themed restaurant franchise founded in 1984 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. With over 80 locations across the U.S. and internationally, Wings and Rings offers a chef-driven menu featuring signature buffalo wings, onion rings, chicken tenders, burgers, salads, and a wide range of sauces. The brand creates a lively, club-level sports bar atmosphere with 50+ TVs, catering to sports fans and families who enjoy flavorful food in a fun environment.

Latest Resales

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Why buy a Wings and Rings Franchise?

Investing in Wings and Rings offers a chance to join a growing, well-established sports restaurant brand with a loyal customer base and strong corporate support. The franchise’s no-fee limited-time offer, chef-driven menu, and engaging sports atmosphere create a compelling opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking a scalable, fun, and profitable business in the competitive casual dining and sports bar market.

Wings and Rings Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $0 - $40,000

    • Initial Investment

      $1,449,700 - $1,948,700

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      To 5%

  • Training & Support

    • 173+ hours on the job training

    • 13 hours classroom training

    • Ongoing support

    • Marketing support

Wings and Rings – Additional  Information

  1. Franchisee Support

    Wings and Rings provides comprehensive franchisee support including extensive training (classroom and on-the-job), marketing assistance, site selection help, grand opening support, and ongoing operational guidance. The company offers a new prototype design and incentives such as no franchise fee for a limited time and no royalties for the first six months. Franchisees benefit from a proven system focused on quality food, service, and a vibrant customer experience.

  2. Accolades & Awards

    Wings and Rings has been recognized in the industry with awards such as Franchise Business Review's Top 40 Food and Beverage Franchises (2016), "Best of Fest" at Chicago Wingfest (2015), and ranked #12 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s full-service restaurant category (2018). It was also named number one on Restaurant Business’s Future 50 list in 2008.

  3. Industry / Market

    The sports bar and casual dining segment continues to grow, driven by consumer demand for social dining experiences combined with quality food and entertainment. Wings and Rings’ chef-inspired menu and engaging atmosphere position it well to capture market share in this expanding industry, with opportunities in key markets like the Midwest, Florida, and Texas.

  4. Ideal Owner

    The ideal Wings and Rings franchisee is a passionate entrepreneur with multi-unit restaurant experience or strong business acumen, committed to delivering excellent customer service in a community-focused environment. Candidates should have a minimum liquid capital of $500,000 and net worth of $1.5 million, prepared for an initial investment around $1.4 million to $1.9 million.

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