We look for business-minded, community-focused owners who understand profit and loss (P&L) management. The strongest candidates are actively involved in the business and seeking a system Driven by Unit Level Economics®.
Restaurant experience is helpful, especially for multi-unit development, but East Coast Wings + Grill offers training and a support system so you can start with one location and expand over time.
The estimated initial investment to open a full-service East Coast Wings + Grill restaurant ranges from $443,400 to $1,257,300. Actual costs may vary based on real estate, buildout, equipment, local market conditions, and other factors.
East Coast Wings + Grill requires a minimum of $400,000 in liquid capital per unit to be developed and a minimum net worth of $800,000 for one unit.
The initial franchise fee is $40,000. Ongoing fees include a 5% royalty and a 2% brand fund, both calculated based on gross sales.
We are Driven by Unit Level Economics®, which means restaurant-level performance is central to how we think about growth and support. Because earnings vary by market and operator, we provide financial performance information in Item 19 of our Franchise Disclosure Document and encourage every candidate to complete thorough due diligence.
A typical timeline is often around 10 to 15 months, depending on the market availability and construction guidelines.
You can visit our Available Markets page to explore states we are currently developing in. Fill out a franchise inquiry form to connect with our team to discuss specific markets of interest.
We typically look for 2,400- to 2,800-square-foot spaces in inline or end-cap locations within strip centers. Strong sites are usually near other restaurants and retail, with good visibility, traffic, access, parking, and market fundamentals.
To get started, complete the franchise inquiry form and connect with our franchise development team. We’ll help you understand the opportunity, review your market and qualifications, and guide you through the process, from Discovery Day to the next steps toward opening your restaurant.
Once you complete the online form and speak with our team member, we can determine the next steps. An application, financials, background check need to be completed and reviewed before a meeting is scheduled.
We use franchisee performance as our primary success metric. Rather than focusing on rapid growth, we help our franchise owners improve unit-level performance through data-driven operational coaching, KPI analysis, and field visits. Our system is stronger when our franchise owners are successful.
Yes. We have in-house Real Estate experts and a network of local brokers that will assist you in site selection.
We provide a 6-week educational training course that combines in-store and classroom instruction, with a week-long break during the course.
Staffing needs vary by restaurant size and market, but a full-service East Coast Wings + Grill restaurant generally requires about 25 to 40 team members.
We offer the flavor variety wing fans crave in a setting that works for the whole family. With 50+ award-winning wing flavors, 7 heat levels, and a full-service restaurant model Driven by Unit Level Economics®, we give franchisees a bold brand experience built for long-term growth.
