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Buffalo Wild Wings, by the numbers

Every figure below comes from real financed deals — what buyers paid, where, and how the loans performed.

SBA Franchise Directory: listed ✓ (identifier S0269)

25 deals since 2020 · typical deal $526K · 0% failure rate

25

Deals since 2020

$526K

Typical deal

18

Deals since FY2025

0%

Failure rate (FY20–23)

Buffalo Wild Wings buyers almost always make it — a 0% failure rate puts it among the safest franchise bets on record.

What buyers pay for Buffalo Wild Wings

Most Buffalo Wild Wings deals financed between $500K and $652K. Above $652K, you're paying more than 75% of buyers did — make the seller earn it.

Monthly payment (10-yr)
$6,872
Down payment (10%)
$58K
Cash to close (all-in)
$78K

Estimates at today's rates and standard 7(a) terms. Not a loan offer.

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Available cash (you'll need ~$78K)

Experience

Recent financings

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  • Blazin Hot Caldwell LLC in Caldwell, ID — $600K (2026) · Lexicon Bank
  • BLAZIN HOT LINDON in Lindon, UT — $535K (2026) · Lexicon Bank
  • Kang Wings LLC in Santa Clara, CA — $475K (2026) · Live Oak Banking Company
  • BUFFALO WILD WINGS GO in Saint Cloud, FL — $783K (2025) · HomeTrust Bank
  • 5Dhera Investments, Inc. in Redding, CA — $677K (2025) · Plumas Bank
  • Buffalo Wild Wings GO in Rexburg, ID — $575K (2025) · First Merchants Bank
  • Buffalo Wild Wings GO in Nampa, ID — $567K (2025) · First Merchants Bank
  • TFG GO 1 LLC in American Canyon, CA — $560K (2025) · Live Oak Banking Company
  • WOODSTOCK EASTWOOD WINGS LLC in Woodstock, IL — $526K (2025) · Midland States Bank

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Buffalo Wild Wings brand mark

Who funds Buffalo Wild Wings — and where

Every dot is a financed Buffalo Wild Wings — 25 mapped.

Financed Buffalo Wild Wings locations — list all 25 as text

Top lenders for this brand

  1. 1.Live Oak Banking Company(4)
  2. 2.Midland States Bank(3)
  3. 3.DFCU Financial(3)
  4. 4.The Bancorp Bank National Association(2)
  5. 5.Lexicon Bank(2)

Most active states

  1. 1.California (4 loans)
  2. 2.Florida (4 loans)
  3. 3.Illinois (3 loans)
  4. 4.Idaho (3 loans)
  5. 5.New York (2 loans)
  6. 6.Colorado (2 loans)
  7. 7.Minnesota (2 loans)
  8. 8.Nevada (1 loans)

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Common questions

How much does a Buffalo Wild Wings cost to buy or open?

The typical deal for Buffalo Wild Wings is $526K across 25 transactions since 2020. With the SBA's 10% minimum down payment, that points to roughly $58K of buyer cash on a typical deal.

How risky is Buffalo Wild Wings?

0% of Buffalo Wild Wings's FY2020–23 deals failed and were written off. Under 1% is excellent; 1–3% is normal; above 3% deserves hard questions before the LOI.

Can I finance a Buffalo Wild Wings with an SBA loan?

Yes — Buffalo Wild Wings has been SBA-financed 18 times since FY2025, which means it clears the SBA Franchise Directory requirement regularly. Confirm current listing before signing an LOI.

Buying a Buffalo Wild Wings franchise

Most Buffalo Wild Wings buyers finance the purchase or build-out with an SBA 7(a) loan — up to 90% of the cost with roughly 10% down. The typical Buffalo Wild Wings deal financed for $526K, which points to about $58K of buyer cash on a typical purchase. Buffalo Wild Wings is listed in the SBA Franchise Directory (identifier S0269), so it's eligible to finance today — confirm current listing with your lender before the LOI. See the lenders that already fund Buffalo Wild Wings — a bank that knows the brand approves faster — or pre-qualify for financing to see your likely loan size first.

AI summary

This profile summarizes public SBA financing activity for Buffalo Wild Wings — lender activity, typical loan sizes, financing history, and risk and failure signals where available — via CapBench SBA Intelligence. CapBench is not a lender.

Source: CapBench SBA Intelligence, based on public SBA, lender, franchise, FDIC, and related records. CapBench is not a lender and does not guarantee financing.

Agent summary

This page summarizes public SBA 7(a) financing for Buffalo Wild Wings — typical deal size, the lenders that fund the brand, geography, and failure-rate context — from CapBench SBA Intelligence. Buffalo Wild Wings is confirmed in the SBA Franchise Directory here; CapBench is not a lender and does not sell franchises.

  • 25 SBA 7(a) deals since 2020
  • $526K typical deal
  • 18 deals since FY2025
  • 0% failure rate (FY20–23 cohort)
  • SBA Franchise Directory: listed (identifier S0269)
  • Top lenders: Live Oak Banking Company, Midland States Bank, DFCU Financial

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Data freshness:
SBA records through 2026-05-31; FDIC through 2026-03-31; page updated 2026-06-17.
Sources:
Public SBA 7(a) loan records; FDIC institution data (BankFind); CapBench lender and franchise enrichment.
Canonical:
https://www.capbench.com/franchises/buffalo-wild-wings
API:
https://www.capbench.com/api/public/franchises/buffalo-wild-wings
Methodology:
Sources & methodology
  • Informational only — CapBench does not confirm this entity is for sale, eligible for SBA financing, or approved by any lender.
  • Figures come from public records and CapBench methodology; verify before relying on them.
  • Financing figures are historical SBA loan records, not a current offer or franchise availability. Confirm SBA Franchise Directory listing with your lender before an LOI.

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CapBench analysis of public lending records, FY2020–present. Charge-off rate measured on the FY2020–23 cohort. Not affiliated with Buffalo Wild Wings.

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