Buffalo Wild Wings vs Kumon Franchise Cost 2026
Buffalo Wild Wings runs $1.6M–$3.9M. Kumon runs $73K–$154K. The gap at midpoint: $2.7M.
Buffalo Wild Wings
$1.6M–$3.9M
total investment
Investment Difference
$2.7M
Kumon costs less
Kumon
$73K–$154K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Buffalo Wild Wings | Kumon | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.6M–$3.9M | $73K–$154K | Kumon |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $2,000 | Kumon |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 0.0% | Kumon |
| Ad Fund Fee | 3.5% | 0.0% | Kumon |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $150K | Kumon |
| Liquid Capital | $750K | $70K | Kumon |
| Est. Break-Even | 22.7 yr | 2.3 yr | Kumon |
Buffalo Wild Wings Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.6M–$3.9M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $3.5M
Kumon Profile
- Category
- education
- Total Investment
- $73K–$154K
- Franchise Fee
- $2,000
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $280K
Bottom Line
Kumon costs $2.7M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Kumon also wins on royalty rate.