Buffalo Wild Wings vs Camp Bow Wow Franchise Cost 2026
Buffalo Wild Wings runs $1.6M–$3.9M. Camp Bow Wow runs $880K–$1.6M. The gap at midpoint: $1.6M.
Buffalo Wild Wings
$1.6M–$3.9M
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.6M
Camp Bow Wow costs less
Camp Bow Wow
$880K–$1.6M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Buffalo Wild Wings | Camp Bow Wow | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.6M–$3.9M | $880K–$1.6M | Camp Bow Wow |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $50,000 | Buffalo Wild Wings |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 7.0% | Buffalo Wild Wings |
| Ad Fund Fee | 3.5% | 2.0% | Camp Bow Wow |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $1.0M | Camp Bow Wow |
| Liquid Capital | $750K | $300K | Camp Bow Wow |
| Est. Break-Even | 22.7 yr | 20.4 yr | Camp Bow Wow |
Buffalo Wild Wings Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.6M–$3.9M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $3.5M
Camp Bow Wow Profile
- Category
- pet
- Total Investment
- $880K–$1.6M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.2M
Bottom Line
Camp Bow Wow costs $1.6M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Buffalo Wild Wings also wins on royalty rate.