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

With a 100 training-and-support score (in the top quarter), the franchise provides strong onboarding, documented procedures and field resources that shorten the learning curve; however, four outlet terminations - higher than typical for Food & Beverage (top 10%) - suggest some operators left early.

Pros

The 100 training-and-support score is well above typical (top quarter), giving you stronger onboarding, documented procedures, and field resources that shorten the day‑to‑day learning curve.

Zero disclosed lawsuits, franchisee judgments, settlements, government penalties, franchisor enforcement actions, or fraud cases - an unusually clean legal and regulatory record for Food & Beverage that means fewer legal distractions and smoother franchisor–franchisee relationships.

Zero outlet non‑renewals and no signed‑but‑not‑open units - both well below Food & Beverage norms - indicating current operators are staying in the system and there’s no backlog of openings tying up corporate support.

Cons

Four outlet terminations is higher than typical for Food & Beverage (top 10%), suggesting some past operators have exited the system earlier than expected.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

Wings Over reported no material legal proceedings,

Territory Protection

35/100

NORMAL

Wings Over grants an exclusive, site-specific protected territory (radius-based or geographic) sized by market density; the grant is contingent on meeting performance quotas under development agreements, while the franchisor retains rights to develop surrounding units and to sell via e-commerce and other alternative distribution channels.

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%

Audit Status:

Unaudited

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

Is Wings Over a good franchise to own?

Whether Wings Over is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2024 FDD: Wings Over operates 33 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 100/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is a Wings Over franchise worth the investment?

The value of a Wings Over franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $198,000 to $701,875. Wings Over disclosed average gross sales of $1,276,810 in 2024. The system reported 4 terminated units in 2024. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

What is the failure rate of Wings Over franchises?

In the 2024 FDD, Wings Over reported 4 terminated franchises and 0 non-renewals out of 33 total locations. Franchise closures can result from many factors including market conditions, operator decisions, lease expirations, and franchisor enforcement actions. The FDD's Item 20 provides the most detailed unit turnover data.

How long does it take to break even with a Wings Over franchise?

Break-even timelines for Wings Over franchises are not disclosed in the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is Wings Over a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2024 FDD, Wings Over operates 27 franchised locations and 6 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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