Commonly Asked Questions

Do I need Restaurant or Business experience to own a Buffalo Philly's Franchise?

No but prior business and/or restaurant experience would be helpful in starting and succeeding at a Buffalo Philly's franchise.  Our Corporate training will be combined with classroom study and then proceed to hands on training at or a Corporate Store.

 

What is my initial investment?

On average, it is between $200,150 - $361,050 which includes a one-time franchise fee of $18,000 and ongoing royalities (4% of sales).  Actual location size and unit conversion will vary investment.

What is the location size of a Buffalo Philly's and how many employees does it take to operate?

New unit size will be between 1,300 - 1,800 square feet with 25-50 seats, and staffed with 4-6 full time and 10-14 part time employees depending on overall size.

What areas are available and what type of ownership agreements are available?

All of the United States, except the following states: California, Hawaii, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Rhode Island, Washington state, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Nebraska, Utah, and Wisconsin.  Buffalo Philly's is selling single unit, multiple units and area developer locations.

What does our Franchise Fee get us?

  1. Complete license to use our Trade Name and Logo
  2. One week training at the Corporate Headquarters and Corporate Store and one week opening training team at your store
  3. Assistance in finding a location
  4. Complete store design and layout
  5. Assistance in acquiring equipment, supplies & inventory
  6. Marketing and ongoing support from Corporate
  7. New Product research and development
  8. Operational Support

What do I do next?

Please take a few minutes and completely and thoroughly fill out the information form on the Franchise Opportunities page and submit it.  We will review your submission and if you meet the qualifying criteria we will call you to schedule a meeting at our Corporate Office and Restaruant.