Buffalo Wild Wings vs Jersey Mike's Franchise Cost 2026
Buffalo Wild Wings runs $1.6M–$3.9M. Jersey Mike's runs $252K–$755K. The gap at midpoint: $2.3M.
Buffalo Wild Wings
$1.6M–$3.9M
total investment
Investment Difference
$2.3M
Jersey Mike's costs less
Jersey Mike's
$252K–$755K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Buffalo Wild Wings | Jersey Mike's | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.6M–$3.9M | $252K–$755K | Jersey Mike's |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $18,500 | Jersey Mike's |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 6.5% | Buffalo Wild Wings |
| Ad Fund Fee | 3.5% | 2.0% | Jersey Mike's |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $300K | Jersey Mike's |
| Liquid Capital | $750K | $100K | Jersey Mike's |
| Est. Break-Even | 22.7 yr | 13.7 yr | Jersey Mike's |
Buffalo Wild Wings Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.6M–$3.9M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $3.5M
Jersey Mike's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $252K–$755K
- Franchise Fee
- $18,500
- Royalty
- 6.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.0M
Bottom Line
Jersey Mike's costs $2.3M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Buffalo Wild Wings also wins on royalty rate.