Anchor Bar
Food: Full-Service Restaurants → Sports Bars/Pubs
Home of the Original Buffalo Wing
Bring the legendary taste of Buffalo to your community with a proven restaurant franchise.
Revenue Potential$4,031,786from the brand’s own disclosures
Total units17from the brand’s own disclosures
Brand overview
Anchor Bar is the legendary birthplace of the original Buffalo wing, a restaurant brand that has grown from a single iconic location into a recognized name across multiple states and Canada. Famous enough to attract countless celebrity visitors, Anchor Bar offers a classic casual dining experience centered around its signature item. Customers enjoy a full menu alongside branded sauces, merchandise, and a rewarding loyalty program, making it a destination that keeps guests coming back.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose
Own a piece of the original Buffalo wing legacy with a brand that is proudly Often Imitated, Never Duplicated. Anchor Bar gives franchise owners the rare opportunity to operate a restaurant with instant brand recognition and a proven, time-tested concept. As the undisputed originator, you benefit from authentic consumer passion and deep-rooted loyalty that no competitor can replicate.
Revenue Potential & Investment Requirements
Revenue Potential
$4,031,786
2026 FDD top performing unit
- Total investment
- $1,202,000–$1,854,000
- Franchise fee
- $60,000
- Cash Required
- $400,000
- Net worth
- $350,000
Growth Trends
Training & support
Anchor Bar provides comprehensive initial and ongoing training, complete with an operating manual and standard recipes to ensure consistency. Franchisees receive dedicated support in site selection, lease negotiations, and identification of local suppliers. Technical assistance is available for customized store designs and layouts, alongside post-launch support including soft opening coordination, launch events, on-the-job training, and ongoing store monitoring. You also receive guided marketing plans, customized design and artwork, regular financial performance reviews, field visits, and continuous market research with new product and promotion rollouts.
Ideal candidate
Anchor Bar seeks motivated franchise candidates who are passionate about delivering an authentic dining experience and who plan to be involved in the day-to-day operations of their location. Prior business ownership or food service experience is highly valued, as hands-on management is key to maintaining the high standards and community connection that define the brand.