Buffalo Wild Wings GO vs Angry Crab Shack
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Buffalo Wild Wings GO and Angry Crab Shack are full-service restaurants franchises. Buffalo Wild Wings GO requires an investment of $564K – $1.1M while Angry Crab Shack requires $412K – $1.2M. Angry Crab Shack discloses average revenue of $2.9M; Buffalo Wild Wings GO does not report Item 19 data. FranchiseVerdict rates Buffalo Wild Wings GO A (Top Quintile) and Angry Crab Shack A (Top Quintile).
| Metric | Buffalo Wild Wings GO | Angry Crab Shack |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | ATop QuintileTop Quintile | ATop QuintileTop Quintile |
| Investment Range | $564K – $1.1M | $412K – $1.2M |
| Franchise Fee | $30K | $50K |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/A | $2.9M |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | Limited data | Limited data |
| Total Units | 140 | 23 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2020 | 2015 |
| FDD Year | 2025 | 2025 |
Investment Range
$564K – $1.1M
$412K – $1.2M
Franchise Fee
$30K
$50K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$2.9M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
Limited data
Total Units
140
23
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2020
2015
FDD Year
2025
2025