Side-by-side franchise comparison based on FDD data (2025, 2025 FDDs)
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Score: 65/100
Buffalo Wild Wings
Score: 65/100
Investment Range | $1.8M – $5.8M | $2.5M – $4.9M |
Franchise Fee | $35K | $25K |
Royalty Rate | 4.0% | 5.0% |
Total Locations | 1,463 | 1,183 |
FranchiseLens Score | 65/100 | 65/100 |
Litigation (3yr) | 8 cases | 3 cases |
Territory Type | Exclusive | Protected |
Growth Trend | -2.4% CAGR (3yr) | -0.2% CAGR (3yr) |