Buffalo Wild Wings vs Home Instead Franchise Cost 2026
Buffalo Wild Wings runs $1.6M–$3.9M. Home Instead runs $115K–$125K. The gap at midpoint: $2.7M.
Buffalo Wild Wings
$1.6M–$3.9M
total investment
Investment Difference
$2.7M
Home Instead costs less
Home Instead
$115K–$125K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Buffalo Wild Wings | Home Instead | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.6M–$3.9M | $115K–$125K | Home Instead |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $59,000 | Buffalo Wild Wings |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 5.0% | Buffalo Wild Wings |
| Ad Fund Fee | 3.5% | 1.0% | Home Instead |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $200K | Home Instead |
| Liquid Capital | $750K | $100K | Home Instead |
| Est. Break-Even | 22.7 yr | 0.8 yr | Home Instead |
Buffalo Wild Wings Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.6M–$3.9M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $3.5M
Home Instead Profile
- Category
- senior care
- Total Investment
- $115K–$125K
- Franchise Fee
- $59,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.5M
Bottom Line
Home Instead costs $2.7M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Buffalo Wild Wings also wins on royalty rate.