Buffalo Wild Wings

Infobox Company
company_name = Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.
company_
company_type = Public (Nasdaq|BWLD)
company_slogan = "You Have To Be Here"
foundation = 1982
location = Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
key_people = Sally J. Smith, CEO and president
num_employees =
industry = Fast-casual restaurant and sports bar
products = Buffalo wings, sauces, other fast-casual products
homepage = [http://www.buffalowildwings.com www.buffalowildwings.com]

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar (also commonly referred to as B-Dubs, BWW, B2W or BW3) is a Quick Service Restaurant and sports bar franchise in the United States that is best-known for its buffalo wings. __TOC__Buffalo Wild Wings was founded in 1982 after James Disbrow and Scott Lowery moved from Buffalo, New York, to Kent, Ohio. Unable to find authentic Buffalo-style chicken wings in their new cabin, they decided to open up their own restaurant first, in Columbus, Ohio, and then one in Westerville, Ohio one year later. [The original location itself closed on November 19, 2006. In late June 2007 the new Buffalo Wild Wings opened at Ohio State University in Columbus. This massive store has over 75 televisions and spans over 8,000 square feet. The location is just two blocks north of the original. It would have opened when the old one closed but construction ran longer than expected delaying the re-opening. [http://www.thisweeknews.com/?edition=common&story=thisweeknews/040606/common/News/040606-News-127115.html] ] Originally called Buffalo Wild Wings & Weck, from which the abbreviation BW3 was created, the restaurant became a franchise with more than 430 locations across 37 U.S. states. The original name and acronym, BW3, was intentionally reminiscent of the acronym TW3 popularly used in referring to the television show "That Was The Week That Was", a show of which co-founder James Disbrow was a fan. The company later changed its name to Buffalo Wild Wings, but still uses the short name BW3 on occasion due to the common usage by patrons.

Buffalo Wild Wings is best-known for their buffalo-style chicken wings and 14 signature sauces. In late February 2006 Buffalo Wild Wings eliminated two sauces, Smokey Southwestern and Thai, while adding Honey BBQ, Parmesan Garlic, Asian Zing and Mango Habanero. The restaurants also feature a full menu of salads, appetizers, burgers, and specialty drinks.

The "Blazin' Challenge" is offered at some locations to patrons who can finish 12 of the hottest wings offered (wings covered with Blazin' sauce) in less than 6 minutes. The rules are no drinking of any beverages, no eating other foods (such as ranch, bleu cheese, or celery), and no touching the face. Customers who complete the challenge are eligible to have their name and picture placed on the Blazin' Challenge wall and are given a "Blazin' Challenge" T shirt.

In early 2007 Buffalo Wild Wings changed some menu items. An "Appetizer Sampler" platter featuring mozzarella sticks, onion rings, ultimate nachos, and boneless wings was added, all burgers went from 1/3-pound to a half-pound, and a complimentary order of ranch, blue cheese, or celery became included with an order of wings.

In July 2007 Buffalo Wild Wings introduced three new menu items: Cheeseburger Dippers, the Pulled Pork Sandwich (this sandwich was formerly on the menu and then pulled, it is a returnee without the weck bun), and Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. On the 25th of February, 2008, Buffalo Wild Wings released a menu that includes french fries with all burgers at no additional fee and two new limited time only burgers: the Queso Burger and the Jack Daddy Burger.

Buffalo Wild Wings offers both traditional (bone-in) and boneless wings. Traditional wings come in orders of 6, 12, 18, 24, 50, and 100, whereas boneless come in orders of 8, 12, 24, and 50. Buffalo WIld Wings also offers large MVP platters for parties.

Buffalo Wild Wings has selective service; where patrons have the option of ordering from the counter for quick dine-in or takeout, as opposed to sitting in the dining room or bar area and receiving full assistance from a server or bartender. Each restaurant features multiple large screen televisions viewable from all seats, typically tuned to sports. All locations feature NTN Buzztime, and wireless internet is available in the majority of Buffalo Wild Wings locations.

Types of sauces, in order from mildest to hottest

*Sweet BBQ
*Teriyaki
*Mild
*Parmesan Garlic
*Medium
*Honey BBQ
*Spicy Garlic
*Asian Zing
*Caribbean Jerk
*Hot BBQ
*Hot
*Mango Habanero
*Wild
*Blazin

*Buffalo Wild Wings is currently featuring a Southwest Chipotle sauce for a limited time.

Buffalo Wild Wings also offers dressings for dipping which can also be put onto wings if specially requested.
*Ranch
*Bleu Cheese
*Honey Mustard
*Southwest Ranch
*Sour Cream

No longer served

*Curry
*Lemon Pepper
*Smokey Southwestern
*Thai

Other former menu items

*Weck Buns
*Oreo Brownies
*Shrimp Queso Wrap
*Smokey Southwestern Burger
*Pep Pockets
*Loaded Potato Skins
*Turkey Club Sandwich
*Chicken Fajitas
*Veggie Fajitas
*Shrimp Caesar Wrap
*Turkey Wrap
*Clam Strips
*Cod Nuggets
*Steak Quesadilla
*Captain Morgan Wing Sauce
*Buffalitos with Chili (Chicken Buffalitos still available)
*Peanut Butter Pie

Notes and references

* [http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/Buffalo-Wild-Wings-Inc-Company-History.html Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. -- Company History] (through early 2003)

External links

* [http://www.buffalowildwings.com/ Official website]
* [http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=146403&p=irol-irhome Investor relations site] - contains much of the corporate information
* [http://www.myspace.com/buffalowildwings Buffalo Wild Wings] on MySpace