Buffalo Wild Wings vs Burger King Franchise Cost 2026
Buffalo Wild Wings runs $1.6M–$3.9M. Burger King runs $1.9M–$3.3M. The gap at midpoint: $209K.
Buffalo Wild Wings
$1.6M–$3.9M
total investment
Investment Difference
$209K
Burger King costs less
Burger King
$1.9M–$3.3M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Buffalo Wild Wings | Burger King | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.6M–$3.9M | $1.9M–$3.3M | Burger King |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $50,000 | Buffalo Wild Wings |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 4.5% | Burger King |
| Ad Fund Fee | 3.5% | 4.0% | Buffalo Wild Wings |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $1.5M | Buffalo Wild Wings |
| Liquid Capital | $750K | $500K | Burger King |
| Est. Break-Even | 22.7 yr | 52.4 yr | Buffalo Wild Wings |
Buffalo Wild Wings Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.6M–$3.9M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $3.5M
Burger King Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.9M–$3.3M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 4.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.4M
Bottom Line
Burger King costs $209K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Burger King also wins on royalty rate.