About Wings Solution Franchise
Wings Co.
is a fast casual restaurant franchise concept specializing in serving wings, hand breaded tenders, and hand cut fries.
Franchisees operate a fixed retail location up to 2,000 square feet, offering high quality ingredients including fried wings, burgers, seafood baskets, gyros, fries, air fried chicken, and cold drinks at competitive prices.
Wings Solution Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $15,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% of gross sales (Marketing Fund Contribution) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $280,850 – $526,200 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $281K–$526K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (1% of gross sales (Marketing Fund Contribution)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Rent and Lease Security Deposit | $3,000 | $12,000 |
| Utilities | $1,500 | $1,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $150,000 | $300,000 |
| Market Introduction Program | $5,000 | $8,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment | $50,000 | $75,000 |
| Computer Systems | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Insurance | $500 | $2,500 |
| Signage | $7,000 | $15,000 |
| Office Expenses | $500 | $1,000 |
| Inventory | $10,000 | $20,000 |
| Licenses and Permits | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Dues and Subscriptions | $350 | $700 |
| Professional Fees | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Travel, Lodging and Meals for Initial Training | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Additional Funds (first 3 months) | $30,000 | $60,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 plus any broker fees and other out-of-pocket costs |
| Technology Fee | $150-$200 per month (Software subscription) |
| Audit Fee | Actual cost (Records audit) |
| Local Marketing/Required Spending | 3% of gross sales |
| Market Cooperative Contribution | Currently none; maximum 5% of gross sales |
| Replacement/Additional Training Fee | $1,000 per person, 5-day session |
| Non-compliance Fee | $500 initial, then $250 per week |
| Late Fee | $100 plus 18% interest per year on unpaid amount |
| Insufficient Funds Fee | $30 |
| Special Support Fee | $600 per day plus out-of-pocket expenses |
| Special Inspection Fee | $600 plus out-of-pocket costs |
| Reimbursement | Amount spent on behalf plus 10% |
| Customer Complaint Resolution | Franchisor's expenses |
| Non-compliance Cure Costs and Fee | Out-of-pocket costs and internal cost allocation plus 10% |
| Liquidated Damages | Royalty fees and marketing fund contributions for lesser of 2 years or remaining term |
| Indemnity | Costs and losses from legal action related to franchise operation |
| Prevailing Party's Legal Costs | Attorney fees, court costs, and other expenses |
| Costs of Collection | Actual costs including reasonable attorney fees |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 46 hours total for staff training plus 45 hours for owner/operator/manager training |
| Classroom Training | 27 hours (staff) + 30 hours (owner/operator) |
| On-the-Job Training | 19 hours (staff) + 15 hours (owner/operator) |
| Training Location | Myrtle Beach, SC or franchisee's location |
| Additional Training | Replacement/additional training for new general managers at $1,000 per person for 5-day sessions. No fee for up to 3 people for initial training. Must complete training at least 4 weeks before opening. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | Population of approximately 50,000-100,000 people from the location, whichever is less |
| Description | Territory specified as a radius around the franchisee's location, or using other boundaries such as county lines, political boundaries, streets, geographical features, or trade area. Franchisor will not establish a company-owned or franchised outlet selling same or similar goods under same or similar trademarks within the territory. Territory protection does not depend on achieving certain sales volume or market penetration. Franchisor reserves the right to use other channels of distribution (internet, catalog sales, telemarketing) within the territory. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | Up to 2 additional 5-year terms |
| Renewal Fee | No additional initial franchise fee for renewal |
| Renewal Conditions | Give advance notice between 90 and 180 days prior to end of term; be in compliance with all agreements; make required renovations to conform to then-current standards; sign then-current franchise agreement and related documents; execute a general release |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 plus any broker fees and other out-of-pocket costs |
| Transfer Conditions | Pay transfer fee; buyer meets franchisor standards; buyer is not a competitor; buyer and owners sign then-current franchise agreement and personal guaranty; all payments current and in compliance; buyer completes training program; sign general release; business complies with then-current system specifications |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate for cause including: non-payment (10 days to cure), violation of franchise agreement other than non-curable default (30 days to cure), operating in manner dangerous to health or safety (48 hours to cure), misrepresentation, bankruptcy, violation of law, violation of confidentiality or non-compete, three defaults in 12 months, cease operations for more than 5 consecutive days |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years after termination or expiration |
| Non-Compete Details | For 2 years, neither franchisee, any owner, spouse of owner may have ownership interest in, lend money to, provide financial assistance to, provide services to, or be employed by a competitor located within 5 miles of former territory or territory of any other Wings Co. business operating on date of termination |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | Franchisees are not required to participate personally in the direct operation of the business, but it is recommended. A Principal Executive must be designated who owns at least 10% of the business and has decision-making authority. The business must at all times be under on-site supervision of the owner or a general manager who has completed the franchisor's training program. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must purchase required food items, supplies, restaurant equipment, furniture, fixtures, signage, and operating equipment from franchisor-approved vendors. Real estate location must be approved by franchisor. Point-of-sale software and hardware must be purchased as specified (NCC POS). |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisees must request written approval to use any supplier not on the approved list. Approval or disapproval provided within 30 days. Required purchases and leases estimated at 50% to 80% of total purchases to establish and operate the business. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | The franchisor does not currently derive revenue from required purchases and leases by franchisees, but the franchise agreement does not prohibit doing so. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Wings Solution, LLC does not offer direct or indirect financing and does not guarantee franchisee notes, leases, or obligations. |
Wings Solution Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Wings Solution does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Wings Solution Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Wings Solution System Growth
Wings Solution currently operates 3 franchised locations and 3 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 1
State Registrations
Registered in 15 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
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