Buffalo Wild Wings vs Keller Williams Franchise Cost 2026
Buffalo Wild Wings runs $1.6M–$3.9M. Keller Williams runs $183K–$336K. The gap at midpoint: $2.5M.
Buffalo Wild Wings
$1.6M–$3.9M
total investment
Investment Difference
$2.5M
Keller Williams costs less
Keller Williams
$183K–$336K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Buffalo Wild Wings | Keller Williams | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.6M–$3.9M | $183K–$336K | Keller Williams |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $35,000 | Keller Williams |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 6.0% | Buffalo Wild Wings |
| Ad Fund Fee | 3.5% | 0.0% | Keller Williams |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $0 | Keller Williams |
| Liquid Capital | $750K | $150K | Keller Williams |
| Est. Break-Even | 22.7 yr | 3.6 yr | Keller Williams |
Buffalo Wild Wings Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.6M–$3.9M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $3.5M
Keller Williams Profile
- Category
- real estate
- Total Investment
- $183K–$336K
- Franchise Fee
- $35,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.2M
Bottom Line
Keller Williams costs $2.5M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Buffalo Wild Wings also wins on royalty rate.