Quick Verdict · who it fits
WINGS ETC INC fits owner-operators looking for a mid-scale food & beverage concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$374K - $2.9M
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$40K
Royalty (Item 6)
5% + 1–2% ad
Item 19 median rev
$1.41M
System size (Item 20)
56 +3
Liquid capital
$45K
Agreement term
11 yrs
Years in business
22+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
42 days
Company-owned units
26
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Where units actually land — not just the headline average.
P25
$1M
Median
$1.41M
P75
$2.19M
▪ n = 53 units · all franchised units · fiscal year 2025 · Source: 2026 FDD Item 19
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 5% + ad fund 1–2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$1,410,000
$100k$2.6M
Royalty (5%)
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Ad fund (1–2%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
82
Total units open
3 franchised, 0 company-owned
Units opened last year
1 franchised
Units closed last year
2
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Wings Etc ranks against 561 Food & Beverage peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
53rd pct · of 561 peers
Franchise fee
55th pct · of 561 peers
System size
60th pct · of 561 peers
Food & Beverage industry averages
Avg investment
$594K - $1.4M
Avg franchise fee
$44K
Avg system size
346
Franchises analyzed
561
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wings Etc | Disclosed | $40K | $374K - $2.9M | 5% | 56 |
| Huey Magoo's RestaurantsSimilar price | None | $35K | $811K - $2.9M | 5% | 85 |
| Doctor's AssociatesBiggest system | Disclosed | $15K | $227K - $630K | 8% | 18,773 |
| Vintage Hospitality GroupTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $50K | $3.5M - $6.4M | 5.5% | 33 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
WINGS ETC INC requires a $39,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $373,650–$2,890,100, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. WINGS ETC INC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $1,407,493. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 5% of Gross Sales and an advertising fund contribution of 1.0% to 2.0% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
Per the FDD, WINGS ETC INC typically expects $45,000 in liquid capital. Actual approval thresholds may vary by territory and program.
As of their 2026 FDD, WINGS ETC INC has 56 total locations, with 3 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. WINGS ETC INC's most recent FDD documents approximately 42 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.
No. WINGS ETC INC does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, WINGS ETC INC discloses an initial agreement term of 11 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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