Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Restaurant Franchise Opportunity
Since 1993, Winger's USA Alehouse has been dedicated to creating exceptional dining experiences centered around our signature Original Amazing Sauce and handcrafted wings. Our mission extends beyond food to fostering community connections through a welcoming atmosphere where families, friends, and neighbors gather. With over 30 years of experience, we combine proven operational systems with innovative menu development to deliver consistent quality and value.Our franchise model emphasizes hands-on support, comprehensive training, and local market adaptation, ensuring each location maintains our brand's standards while resonating with its community. We prioritize customer satisfaction through attentive service, seasonal culinary offerings, and a diverse selection of craft beers, establishing Winger's USA Alehouse as a trusted destination for both casual dining and franchise opportunities.
Services
Restaurant Franchising
Catering Services
Gift Card Sales
Online Ordering
Franchise Training
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of proven restaurant franchise expertise
- Our comprehensive training includes 474 hours of on-the-job instruction
- Proven growth model with $2.95M average unit volume
- Signature Original Amazing Sauce creates built-in customer demand
- Dedicated corporate support for site selection and marketing
What people say
Signature Original Amazing Sauce
Proven business systems
Comprehensive training
Community connections
Craft beer selection
Services
Restaurant Franchising
Winger's USA Alehouse offers comprehensive restaurant franchise opportunities with proven business systems. Our model includes site selection assistance, construction support, and ongoing operational guidance. Franchisees receive 474 hours of on-the-job training and 28 hours of classroom instruction covering inventory management, staffing, and financial systems.
Catering Services
Our catering services deliver Winger's USA Alehouse' signature wings and handcrafted menu items to events and corporate functions. The program includes customizable menus, delivery coordination, and branded service materials to maintain our quality standards at off-site locations.
Franchise Training
Winger's USA Alehouse University provides in-depth training programs for franchise managers. The curriculum covers employment relations, workplace culture development, and operational excellence through digital modules and hands-on instruction at certified locations.
Online Ordering
Our integrated online ordering system enables customers to place takeout and delivery orders directly through franchise websites. The platform includes real-time inventory tracking, order management tools, and sales analytics for franchise owners.
Marketing Support
Franchisees receive marketing assistance including regional co-op programs, social media management tools, and customer review monitoring. Our Creative Development Fund allocates 1% of net sales for menu innovation and targeted advertising campaigns.
People
Eric Slaymaker
Founder
Founded Winger's USA Alehouse in 1993 with a family wing recipe that became an instant success. Transformed the concept into a thriving franchise model through strategic rebranding and menu innovation.
Joseph Lambraia
Franchise Development
Leads franchise development efforts with over 15 years of experience in restaurant franchising. Provides expert guidance to prospective franchisees throughout the investment and opening process.
Jeff Creer
Franchise Owner
Multi-unit franchisee operating successful locations in Utah since 2005. Achieves weekly sales averaging $55-60,000 while maintaining strong community relationships and employee retention.
Brad McDougal
Multi-Unit Franchisee
10-year franchise owner operating locations in Idaho. Specializes in adapting brand standards to local markets while maintaining consistent quality across multiple units.
Eric Gunter
Franchise Co-Owner
Successfully launched Winger's USA Alehouse locations in Utah and Wyoming. Implements corporate training programs while maintaining hands-on operational involvement in daily restaurant management.
Questions
What initial investment is required for a Winger's USA Alehouse franchise?
Startup costs range from $434,000 to $1,155,000 depending on location size and build-out requirements. This includes the $40,000 initial franchise fee.
What support does Winger's USA Alehouse provide for new franchisees?
We offer site selection assistance, construction support, 474 hours of training, and two weeks of on-site opening support. Ongoing operational and marketing guidance is also provided.
What are the financial requirements for franchise ownership?
Franchisees must demonstrate $400,000 in liquid capital per location and a minimum $1,000,000 combined net worth to qualify for ownership.
What makes Winger's USA Alehouse different from other restaurant franchises?
Our combination of signature sauces, craft beer selection, and community-focused model creates a unique dining experience with proven $2.95M average unit volume.
How long does the franchise opening process take?
From approval to opening typically takes 6-9 months, including site selection, build-out, training, and pre-opening marketing efforts.
What ongoing fees are associated with franchise ownership?
Franchisees pay 4% royalties, 1% Creative Development Fund fee, and participate in regional marketing co-ops as required.
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