Buffalo Wild Wings vs Pet Supplies Plus Franchise Cost 2026
Buffalo Wild Wings runs $1.6M–$3.9M. Pet Supplies Plus runs $564K–$1.4M. The gap at midpoint: $1.8M.
Buffalo Wild Wings
$1.6M–$3.9M
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.8M
Pet Supplies Plus costs less
Pet Supplies Plus
$564K–$1.4M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Buffalo Wild Wings | Pet Supplies Plus | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.6M–$3.9M | $564K–$1.4M | Pet Supplies Plus |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $49,900 | Pet Supplies Plus |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 3.0% | Pet Supplies Plus |
| Ad Fund Fee | 3.5% | 2.0% | Pet Supplies Plus |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $800K | Pet Supplies Plus |
| Liquid Capital | $750K | $400K | Pet Supplies Plus |
| Est. Break-Even | 22.7 yr | 4.4 yr | Pet Supplies Plus |
Buffalo Wild Wings Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.6M–$3.9M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $3.5M
Pet Supplies Plus Profile
- Category
- pet
- Total Investment
- $564K–$1.4M
- Franchise Fee
- $49,900
- Royalty
- 3.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.4M
Bottom Line
Pet Supplies Plus costs $1.8M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Pet Supplies Plus also wins on royalty rate.