Why Duff’s?

With over 24 billion chicken wings being sold within a year in the US, Duff’s Famous Wings helps meet consumer demand while also remaining committed to creating the tastiest, most savory chicken wings, smothered in some of the hottest sauces imaginable, and satisfying customers time and time again. Our combination of fast, friendly service and delicious meals allows our amazing concept to stand apart from the rest. Our customers come in with the highest expectations of a delicious meal – but at Duff’s, we find a way to go above and beyond the ordinary!

While chicken wings may be the stars at Duff’s Famous Wings, that doesn’t mean the rest of the menu isn’t just as great. We offer a full-service restaurant, dedicated to providing something for everyone. Our menu includes our famous wings, NY Style Brick Oven Pizza, appetizers, salads and sides, sandwiches served on grilled rolls, burgers, and a kids’ menu. Whether it’s for a lunch, a full dinner, or just a late night snack, Duff’s offers something for everyone! Of course with all those tasty menu options, we need to provide our customers with some refreshing beverages. At Duff’s Famous Wings, we serve a wide selection of soft drinks and for those of age, we offer a variety of draft and bottled beers and full service bar at most locations. We even serve our own WingMan IPA, making Duff’s Famous Wings even more unique.

OUR SUPPORT:

As a Duff’s Famous Wings franchise owner, you can rely on us to provide you and your staff with all the necessary training and support to run an efficient business. Our franchise support system features:
  • Start-up Assistance
  • Comprehensive Training
  • Operations Manual
  • Supplier Assistance
  • Marketing Assistance
  • Field Support, and more
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Requirements

Duff’s wants to partner with individuals who appreciate and can easily get on board with the operating spirit between the franchise community and corporate representatives. It’s one of collaboration to reach mutually beneficial business goals – a must for a thriving long-standing relationship.

No prior foodservice experience is necessary; with our unique, streamlined business concept and superior systems in place, combined with your motivation and dedication, you can become part of this remarkable franchise program. With our outstanding support system, our team of experienced experts, and a reputation of being the best, you will have the confidence to run a business that you can call your own – and that your customers will call home. To measure a candidate’s qualifications, we have established the following requirements:

  • For U.S. Opportunities: Initial investment range is $506,100-$1,104,000.00.
  • Duff’s requires that prospective candidates have the ability to secure funds of up to $500,000.
  • For International Opportunities: The initial investment is determined on an individual country or territory basis. A minimum net worth of $1 to $2 million (U.S. dollars) is required.

Franchise Kit

Duff’s is excited about your interest in joining the team that provides people with the food that they crave. We hope that this brochure will provide you with an overview of the information you need and will encourage you to become part of our team.

Duff’s has been serving customers wings since 1969. Each Duff’s Famous Wings location is uniquely-designed and adaptable to many location sizes and types – from strip centers to standalone buildings. Typical locations could range from 2,500 to 3,500 square feet, geared more towards a takeout model, or for full service with 4,500 to 6,000 square feet, seating approximately 150 customers comfortably. The inside décor is designed around local sports teams, featuring numerous flat screen televisions throughout the restaurant, creating a friendly and inviting atmosphere for customers of all ages.

OUR FRANCHISE CONCEPT

Whether customers like their wings hot, very hot, or even very, very hot, Duff’s Famous Wings has just the right flavor for everyone! The key to our delicious wings comes from our unique cooking method, along with our exclusive sauces, ranging from “mild” to “Duff’s Death Sauce.” Our wings are less greasy than those offered in other restaurants and the sauce is evenly applied to the wings, creating a unique, flavorful taste in every bite. In addition, we offer incredible dipping sauces for those looking for even more of a mouthful of zest, including our Duff’s bleu cheese, an original recipe created in 1969 and still one of the local favorites.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE OPPORTUNITY

Duff’s proven business model, reasonable investment cost and product category all equal a powerful business opportunity. You will be part of a meaningful, dynamic movement driven by a group of like-minded individuals.

In March 2010, Duff’s Famous Wings was featured on Travel Channel’s “Food Wars,” beating a long time rival and Buffalo wing originator, and earning the title of Best Wings in town. Since then, we have received numerous awards and recognition for our mouth-watering, tasty chicken wings.

As a result of our well-deserved reputation, Duff’s Famous Wings has brought in customers even more famous than our chicken wings. In May 2010, President Barack Obama stopped in for a quick visit at our Buffalo, NY location, ordering ten medium wings to-go. With such a prestigious reputation, it’s no surprise other celebrities have been spotted at our other locations, creating a very strong brand image. At Duff’s, it’s all about growth and opportunity, and as a franchise owner, you will be able to benefit from our ongoing publicity and long-lasting reputation, while bringing excitement and great taste to your local community.As a result of our well-deserved reputation, Duff’s Famous Wings has brought in customers even more famous than our chicken wings. In May 2010, President Barack Obama stopped in for a quick visit at our Buffalo, NY location, ordering ten medium wings to-go. With such a prestigious reputation, it’s no surprise other celebrities have been spotted at our other locations, creating a very strong brand image. At Duff’s, it’s all about growth and opportunity, and as a franchise owner, you will be able to benefit from our ongoing publicity and long-lasting reputation, while bringing excitement and great taste to your local community.

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FAQ

For a general introduction to owning your own Duff’s franchise, please review our Franchising Opportunities. To send us an e-mail with some brief information about yourself and the franchise locations you would be interested in, please complete our Franchise Information Request Form.
For U.S. Opportunities: Upon completion of the personal interview, Duff’s will make a decision within 3 to 4 weeks regarding your approval status. For International Opportunities: The application approval process may take several months because of the amount of information needed to complete a licensee application.
Yes, to all of the above. Duff’s will franchise to individuals, partnerships, and corporations.
Duff’s franchisees are required to have their own financial systems in place to build and operate their stores. However, we can provide a list of lenders who have expressed interest in lending to franchisees.
For U.S. Opportunities: Franchisees are awarded franchise rights for a specific store location. For International Opportunities: Yes, Duff’s awards territories or regions to its international licensees.
For U.S. Opportunities: To obtain a list of stores available for purchase, please contact Duff’s.
For U.S. Opportunities: Prior to discussing potential locations with applicants interested in opportunities with Duff’s, applicants must go through our application approval process. Upon approval as a potential Duff’s franchisee candidate, our Real Estate Department can then help you begin to investigate possible locations.
For U.S. Opportunities: Initial investment range is $506,100-$1,104,000.00. Duff’s requires that prospective candidates have the ability to secure funds of up to $500,000. For International Opportunities: The initial investment is determined on an individual country or territory basis.

For U.S. Opportunities: Yes. The current royalty fee is 5.0%. This fee payment contributes to the overall support system, e.g., training, field support, purchasing, construction, new product development, and quality control, to mention just a few.

For International Opportunities: Yes. Royalty payments, licenses, and store opening fees are negotiated for each country on an individual basis.

For U.S. and International Opportunities: Duff’s does not make earnings claims regarding any of our locations. The amount of money individual locations can expect to make will vary depending on a multitude of factors, including the locations and demographics, operating costs, sales, and the overall ability of the franchisee/licensee to operate and manage their franchise location(s). Other considerations for international licensees would include duties, tariffs, etc.
New York and Texas…but many areas in the country could be ideal for a Duff’s!

For U.S. and International Opportunities: Upon completion and acceptance of the application, a copy of Duff’s current Franchise Disclosure Document will be provided to you during your initial interview. To request an application for a Duff’s franchise, please request as such by clicking this link and providing some details regarding your vision for your own Duff’s franchise!

For U.S. Opportunities: Yes. Franchisees are awarded locations based on their ability to operate their existing stores and their financial ability to support additional locations. For International Opportunities: Yes. In fact, international licensees join the Duff’s system with the commitment to open multiple locations within an awarded territory or region.

For U.S. Opportunities: Duff’s will provide initial training for a minimum of 3 individuals, which is conducted at the Duff’s Training Center in Buffalo, New York, prior to the new store opening. The training includes:

  • 4 weeks of Training
  • 7-10 days of on-site training is also provided at the store opening.

For International Opportunities: Extensive training for the licensee and his/her staff consists of several weeks at Duff’s training center and at the corporate office.

For U.S. and International Opportunities: The cost for the initial training for the prospective franchisee/licensee and staff is included in the initial franchise fee of $30,000. However, the prospective franchisee/licensee is responsible for all other expenses incurred while attending training, including travel costs, room and board, and employee salaries.

For a general introduction to owning your own Duff’s franchise, please review our Franchising Opportunities.
To send us an e-mail with some brief information about yourself and the franchise locations you would be interested in, please complete our Franchise Information Request Form.

For U.S. and International Opportunities: You will have ongoing access to our expertise and materials in the areas of:

  • Business development and administration
  • Site selection and store leasing
  • Construction
  • Purchasing
  • Training
  • Store operations
  • Quality control
  • Advertising and omotions
  • Marketing
  • Research and development