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Island Wing Company®

Food & Beverage • Year: 2024
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What Is Island Wing Company?

Island Wing Company is a full-service restaurant and bar specializing in premium baked chicken wings (never fried) and related menu items such as chicken tenders, sandwiches, greens, burgers, seafood and mac & cheese. The Franchised Business operates as a dine-in, full-service restaurant and bar occupying approximately 4,000 to 8,000 square feet and seating about 175 to 350 customers. Significant revenue streams identified in the FDD include the sale of prepared food and alcoholic beverages (wine and beer sales require appropriate liquor licenses).

Island Wing Company Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchise shows an exceptionally clean legal and compliance record—zero disclosed lawsuits, judgments, government penalties, or franchisor enforcement actions—reducing legal risk, but carries a high capital barrier with Item 7 Total Max of $4,720,000 (top 5% for Food & Beverage) and a minimum estimated startup cost of $966,500.

Pros

Zero disclosed lawsuits, zero franchisee-initiated judgments, zero government penalties, and zero franchisor enforcement actions — all well below typical for Food & Beverage — indicating a very clean legal and compliance record that reduces legal risk and related costs.
0 outlet terminations and 0 reacquired outlets (bottom 5% for Food & Beverage) — suggests current franchisees have not been exiting the system, supporting operational stability.
Managers are not required to hold equity (0% required) — gives you flexibility to structure manager ownership and compensation to attract and retain talent without franchisor-imposed constraints.

Cons

Item 7 Total Max is $4,720,000 (top 5% for Food & Beverage) — the upper-end startup cost is far above peers, and high equipment and reserve estimates (Assets $485,000–$915,000; Reserves $50,000–$125,000) feed that number, meaning substantial cash will be tied up before break-even.
Item 7 Total Min is $966,500 (top 10% for ALL) — the minimum estimated startup cost is higher than most peers, increasing your upfront financing needs and raising the barrier to entry.
Training cost estimates are high ($15,000–$35,000, both well above typical) while Total Training Hours are reported as 0 (bottom 5%) — this mismatch increases upfront investment and creates uncertainty about the scope and value of the training you'll receive.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100
Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

48/100
NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other units; franchisor retains rights to sell via e-commerce and alternative channels, use trademarks and venues, acquire/convert units, and reduce protection for non‑performance—making exclusivity contingent on meeting performance quotas—while franchisee retains relocation rights and no first‑refusal.

Training & Support

42/100
NORMAL

The brand provides a focused 0-hour training curriculum that includes no personnel under the initial fee and is intended to prepare franchisee personnel for launch. The program includes on-site launch assistance for operational readiness, with on-site support billed separately and travel, lodging, and living expenses the responsibility of the franchisee.

How Much Does It Cost to Open an Island Wing Company Franchise?

Opening an Island Wing Company franchise requires a total initial investment of $966,500 to $4,720,000, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$966,500
Minimum Investment Breakdown
Franchise Fee
Real Estate
Equipment & Assets
Reserves
Training
Other

Maximum Investment

$4,720,000
Maximum Investment Breakdown

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$45,000
Real Estate$342,000
Equipment & Assets$485,000
Reserves$50,000
Training$15,000
Other$29,500

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$45,000
Real Estate$3,535,000
Equipment & Assets$915,000
Reserves$125,000
Training$35,000
Other$65,000

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

Island Wing Company Franchise Earnings: Not Disclosed

Island Wing Company did not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. Not all franchisors choose to publish this information, which can make it harder for prospective owners to evaluate expected revenue before investing.

This franchise company did not publish these results.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open an Island Wing Company franchise?

The total initial investment for an Island Wing Company franchise ranges from $966,500 to $4,720,000, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the Island Wing Company initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Island Wing Company is $45,000, as stated in the 2024 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

Does Island Wing Company disclose franchise revenue data?

Island Wing Company did not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2024 FDD. Not all franchisors choose to publish this information.

Does Island Wing Company have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

Island Wing Company received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2024 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does Island Wing Company offer exclusive franchise territories?

Island Wing Company received a territory protection score of 48 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other units; franchisor retains rights to sell via e-commerce and alternative channels, use trademarks and venues, acquire/convert units, and reduce protection for non‑performance—making exclusivity contingent on meeting performance quotas—while franchisee retains relocation rights and no first‑refusal.

What training does Island Wing Company provide to new franchisees?

Island Wing Company received a training and support score of 42 out of 100. The brand provides a focused 0-hour training curriculum that includes no personnel under the initial fee and is intended to prepare franchisee personnel for launch.

How many Island Wing Company franchise locations are there?

Island Wing Company had 10 total locations as of the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is Island Wing Company?

Island Wing Company is a full-service restaurant and bar specializing in premium baked chicken wings (never fried) and related menu items such as chicken tenders, sandwiches, greens, burgers, seafood and mac & cheese.

Report generated on March 30, 2026 at 03:13 PM

This report is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice.

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