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East Coast Wings + Grill

Chicken wings, burgers, craft beer
Investment
$419,400
Initial Franchise Fee
$40,000
Units
34
Growth Rate
+3.0%

Overview

Industry
Food
Founded
1995
Franchising Since
2004
Parent Company
East Coast WIngs Corp.
Leadership
Sam Ballas, CEO/Founder
# of Employees at HQ
17

Units and Growth Chart

About East Coast Wings + Grill

East Coast Wings + Grill was founded in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as a single restaurant in 1995. It later converted to its current business formula in 2001. The owners focus on a business model that creates an inviting dining experience coupled with quality, fresh menu items.

Franchising began in 2004, and East Coast Wings + Grill now has more than 30 outlets that feature restaurant-style dining. There, they serve specialty flavored wings, burgers, ribs, sandwiches, chicken wings, appetizers, beer, and more. 

Most East Coast Wings + Grill locations can be found in Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.

Why You May Want to Start an East Coast Wings + Grill Franchise

An East Coast Wings + Grill franchise offers restaurant-style casual dining characterized by more than 65 flavored chicken wings with nine heat intensities. Customers can combine these flavors for hundreds of delicious wing concepts that keep them coming back for more.

A franchisee will most likely want to maintain a warm, family-friendly approach with their restaurant, as it seems the company's goal is to become a community favorite. As a franchisee, you may be furnished with a unique business model that includes special menu items and recipes, as well as location furnishings with a distinctive East Coast Wings and Grill design.

What Might Make an East Coast Wings + Grill Franchise a Good Choice?

To be part of the East Coast Wings + Grill team, you should make sure you're financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. You should also be prepared for ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and renewal fees. Franchisees will also need to meet the company's set net worth and liquid capital requirements.

East Coast Wings + Grill has partnered with third party financial lenders that may be able to help you cover the franchise fee, startup cost, equipment, and inventory. They also offer discounts off the franchise fee and royalty fees to qualified veterans.

An average East Coast Wings + Grill franchise restaurant requires between 25 and 50 employees to run efficiently. This most likely includes kitchen staff, front-of-house staff, and administrative help. After a recent rebranding and dining furnishing schemes designed for communal or whole family occupancy, this franchise is looking to become the place for fans of flavored wings and quality bar grill dishes.

How to Open an East Coast Wings + Grill Franchise

For more information on opening an East Coast Wings + Grill franchise, submit an inquiry form. An invitation to meet and talk with a franchise development team member may follow, and you may be offered the latest Franchise Disclosure Document to review.

Before making any financial commitment or signing an agreement, you must perform your due diligence and establish if this is the right opportunity for you. Speak to existing franchisees and ask the East Coast Wings + Grill team questions. You may also find it beneficial to speak to a lawyer or financial advisor to ensure that you are financially sound enough to own and operate an East Coast Wings + Grill franchise.

If all works out, you'll be able to open your own East Coast Wings + Grill franchise!

Investment Details

Initial Franchise Fee
$40,000
Initial Investment
$419,400 - $1,228,500
Net Worth Requirement
$600,000
Cash Requirement
$200,000
Royalty Fee
5%
Ad Royalty Fee
2%
Technology Fee
0
Term of Agreement
10 years
Is Franchise Term Renewable?
Yes
Financing
Third Party
Veterans Incentive
$5,000 off franchise fee; first-year royalty fee reduced by 1%

Available Territories

Franchising opportunities available in the following regions

United States

States

Connecticut District of Columbia Delaware Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Maine Michigan Mississippi North Carolina New Hampshire New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Virginia Vermont West Virginia

Training & Support Programs

Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed

Training

On the Job Training
195 hours
Classroom Training
48 hours

Ongoing Support

Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform

Marketing Support

Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App

Operations & Requirements

Key operational details and requirements for running this franchise

Is absentee ownership allowed?
Yes
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
No
Can this franchise be run part time?
No
# of employees required to run
25-50
Are exclusive territories available?
Yes

Ranking History

East Coast Wings + Grill performance in the Franchise rankings over recent years

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Updated: December 12th, 2022