Wings Over^®

Food & Beverage • Year: 2024

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What Is Wings Over?

Wings Over is a restaurant franchise centered on the sale of boneless and bone-in chicken wings, jumbo wings, specialty chicken sandwiches, wraps, and sauces. The franchised Restaurants are operated under a system organized around dine-in, carry-out, and delivery of those products.

Wings Over Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchise posts a 100 training and support score (top quarter), reflecting strong onboarding and operational support, and reports zero outlet non‑renewals and no disclosed legal actions; however, it also records four outlet terminations (top 10% for Food & Beverage), suggesting some operators exited early and warrant further investigation.

Pros

100 training and support score is well above typical across franchises (top quarter), meaning you'll get strong onboarding and proven operational support.

0 outlet non‑renewals is well below typical for Food & Beverage (bottom 5%), indicating franchisees are generally staying through their agreements rather than leaving at renewal time.

0 disclosed lawsuits, judgments, settlements, government penalties, franchisor enforcement actions, or fraud cases — all well below typical for Food & Beverage (bottom 5%) — which points to a clean legal and regulatory record and lower litigation risk.

Cons

4 outlet terminations is well above typical for Food & Beverage (top 10%), suggesting some past operators have exited the system earlier than expected and warrant further investigation into causes.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

45/100

NORMAL

Grants a protected area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. Franchisor retains the right to develop nearby units, sell via e‑commerce and alternative distribution channels, operate under different trademarks, acquire/convert units, and conditions protection on performance contingencies and quotas; franchisee may relocate site-specific rights.

Training & Support

100

Excellent

The brand provides an extensive 196-hour training curriculum designed to prepare three managerial staff members for launch. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness, which is available at additional cost, and travel and lodging expenses are the responsibility of the franchisee.

Unit Growth Analysis

This franchise is in a steady decline, dropping from 37 units in 2022 to 35 in 2023 and 33 in 2024 — a loss of 2 units per year, with year-over-year declines of about -5.4% (2023 vs 2022) and -5.7% (2024 vs 2023). For investors, the consistent ~5–6% annual contraction signals weakening franchise health and potential retention or market issues; the slight acceleration from -5.4% to -5.7% suggests the downward trend is persisting and warrants cautious due diligence.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Wings Over Franchise?

Opening a Wings Over franchise requires a total initial investment of $198,000 to $701,875, 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

$198,000

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$701,875

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$30,000

Real Estate$26,500

Equipment & Assets$111,500

Reserves$12,000

Training$2,000

Other$16,000

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$30,000

Real Estate$338,000

Equipment & Assets$248,375

Reserves$45,000

Training$5,000

Other$35,500

Investment Analysis

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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.

How Much Do Wings Over Franchise Owners Make?

Wings Over franchise locations reported average gross sales of $1,276,810 and median gross sales of $1,135,578 in 2024, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$1,276,810

Median Gross Sales:

$1,135,578

High Gross Sales:

$2,888,876

Low Gross Sales:

$524,312

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

36.0%

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: Franchised outlets averaged 1276810 in gross sales in 2023, slightly below company-owned outlets which averaged 1339188, indicating company-owned locations performed modestly better on average that year.

Performance Variability Analysis: There is substantial variability among franchised outlets in 2023, with a high of 2888876 and a low of 524312 and a median (1135578) below the mean, suggesting results are skewed by higher-performing units.

Data Scope and Limitations: Data covers 25 reported franchised outlets (excludes newly opened, closed, or temporarily closed locations), is unaudited and based on point-of-sale records, so it may not represent all franchised outlets or future results.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Wings Over franchise?

The total initial investment for a Wings Over franchise ranges from $198,000 to $701,875, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the Wings Over initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Wings Over is $30,000, as stated in the 2024 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

How much do Wings Over franchise owners make?

Wings Over franchise locations reported average gross sales of $1,276,810 and median gross sales of $1,135,578 in 2024, based on Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.

Does Wings Over have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

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

Does Wings Over offer exclusive franchise territories?

Wings Over received a territory protection score of 45 out of 100. Grants a protected area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does Wings Over provide to new franchisees?

Wings Over received a training and support score of 100 out of 100. The brand provides an extensive 196-hour training curriculum designed to prepare three managerial staff members for launch.

How many Wings Over franchise locations are there?

Wings Over had 33 total locations as of the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is Wings Over?

Wings Over is a restaurant franchise centered on the sale of boneless and bone-in chicken wings, jumbo wings, specialty chicken sandwiches, wraps, and sauces.

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