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Buffalo Wild Wings vs Denny's

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Buffalo Wild Wings and Denny's are full-service restaurants franchises. Buffalo Wild Wings requires an investment of $2.5M – $4.9M while Denny's requires $1.6M – $3.1M. In terms of revenue, Buffalo Wild Wings reports higher average unit revenue at $3.6M. On SBA loan performance, Buffalo Wild Wings has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to Denny's (7.5%). FranchiseVerdict rates Buffalo Wild Wings A (Strongest tier) and Denny's A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$2.5M – $4.9M
$1.6M – $3.1M
Franchise Fee
$25K
$30K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
4.5%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$3.6M
$1.9M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
0.0% (22 loans)
7.5% (283 loans)
Total Units
1,178
1,274
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1991
1994
FDD Year
2026
2025