American Family Care vs Buffalo Wild Wings Franchise Cost 2026
American Family Care runs $1.0M–$1.6M. Buffalo Wild Wings runs $1.6M–$3.9M. The gap at midpoint: $1.4M.
American Family Care
$1.0M–$1.6M
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.4M
American Family Care costs less
Buffalo Wild Wings
$1.6M–$3.9M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | American Family Care | Buffalo Wild Wings | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.0M–$1.6M | $1.6M–$3.9M | American Family Care |
| Franchise Fee | $60,000 | $50,000 | Buffalo Wild Wings |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 5.0% | Buffalo Wild Wings |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 3.5% | American Family Care |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $1.5M | American Family Care |
| Liquid Capital | $550K | $750K | American Family Care |
| Est. Break-Even | 6.1 yr | 22.7 yr | American Family Care |
American Family Care Profile
- Category
- health
- Total Investment
- $1.0M–$1.6M
- Franchise Fee
- $60,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.2M
Buffalo Wild Wings Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.6M–$3.9M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $3.5M
Bottom Line
American Family Care costs $1.4M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Buffalo Wild Wings also wins on royalty rate.