Wing it On! franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Wing it On! franchise fee is $35,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $218,900 to $473,333, with about $55,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Wing it On! FDD.
What are the Wing it On! franchise fees and investment?
The Wing it On! franchise requires a franchise fee of $35,000 and a total initial investment of $218,900 to $473,333. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $35,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $218,900 to $473,333 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $55,000 |
| US locations | 12 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Fast Casual) |
| Headquarters | South Elgin, Illinois |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Franchising since | 2020 |
How does the Wing it On! investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Wing it On!'s minimum investment of $218,900 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 784 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $35,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Wing it On! belongs with franchises from $100,000 to $250,000.
What should you verify in the Wing it On! FDD?
Verify six parts of the Wing it On! Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Wing it On! discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Wing it On!?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Wing it On!:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Milio's Sandwiches | $15,000 to $26,500 | $219,100 to $445,000 |
| Tikiz Shaved Ice and Ice Cream | $20,000 | $218,400 to $264,575 |
| Paavo's | $7,500 | $218,000 to $380,000 |
| Dumont Creamery and Café | $30,000 | $219,921 to $391,393 |
| Quiznos | $5,000 | $220,600 to $611,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Wing it On! franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Wing it On! franchise ranges from $218,900 to $473,333, including a franchise fee of $35,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Wing it On! franchise?
Wing it On! lists a minimum of about $55,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Wing it On! locations are there?
Wing it On! reported 12 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Wing it On! been franchising?
Wing it On! started offering franchises in 2020 after the company was founded in 2020.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Wing it On! and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wing it On!. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.