Native Grill & Wings
Food & Beverage · Wings
Description
What is Native Grill & Wings?
The restaurant concept combines the energy of a sports bar with the comfort of a family restaurant, featuring multiple HD TVs throughout each location for an engaging dining experience. Beyond their famous wings, Native Grill & Wings offers a comprehensive menu including gourmet pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, and salads, ensuring options for every taste preference.
What sets Native Grill & Wings apart is their commitment to quality ingredients and made-to-order preparation. Their traditional wings are consistently praised for being large, juicy, and perfectly prepared, while their signature sauces and dry rubs have developed a loyal following. The franchise has successfully created an inviting atmosphere where families can enjoy quality meals while sports enthusiasts catch their favorite games.
The business model emphasizes strong community involvement and exceptional customer service, as evidenced by their highly rated staff interactions and management involvement. Their popular weekly specials, including their famous Tuesday wing nights, have become community traditions in their operating locations. With a proven track record spanning over four decades, Native Grill & Wings continues to deliver on their promise of great food, friendly service, and an enjoyable dining atmosphere.
- 45+ years proven restaurant experience
- Family-friendly sports bar concept
- Hand-tossed pizza menu differentiation
- Full-service dining and bar
- Established operational systems since 1979
- Comprehensive food and beverage offerings
Location Analysis
Where Native Grill & Wings wins
The limited expansion into select markets across Illinois, Missouri, and Texas represents both a challenge and opportunity. While these locations demonstrate cross-regional viability, they also highlight significant untapped potential in major markets across the Midwest and South. The franchise's success in Arizona's suburban communities suggests a target demographic preferring casual, family-friendly dining environments.
Prospective franchisees should focus on middle-income, family-centric suburban areas with strong population growth and limited wing-concept competition. Ideal locations feature high visibility in retail corridors, proximity to residential developments, and adequate parking. The brand's strongest potential for expansion lies in neighboring Southwest states like Nevada and New Mexico, where similar market dynamics and consumer preferences exist.
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Financial Analysis
The numbers behind Native Grill & Wings
The wings segment benefits from consistent consumer demand for casual dining experiences, particularly in sports entertainment venues. However, the food service industry faces ongoing challenges including labor costs, supply chain pressures, and evolving consumer preferences toward delivery and takeout models.
With 21 units established since 1979, Native Grill & Wings demonstrates operational longevity but maintains a relatively small footprint compared to major wing chains. This limited scale may impact brand recognition and purchasing power while potentially offering greater territory availability for qualified investors.
The high investment threshold requires substantial liquid capital and net worth, making this opportunity suitable for experienced restaurant operators or well-capitalized investors seeking full-service concepts. The sports bar model demands sophisticated operational management, including alcohol service compliance, entertainment programming, and extended operating hours. Multi-unit development potential exists given the brand's established systems, though market saturation risks should be evaluated locally.
Financing partners
Vetted partners, tailored to franchisees
Your Franzy advisor can connect you with these partners later in the process — competitive rates, specialized in franchise financing.
FranFund
CRF USA
Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.
First Bank of the Lake
Pension Pros
FDD Item 7
Initial investment range
Per FDD Item 7, total initial investment ranges from $1,210,000 to $2,328,750. The midpoint $1,769,375 is what most franchisees report at signing — financing typically reduces cash-at-close by 80–90%. Knowing the investment range helps you plan confidently and ensure you're fully prepared to make the leap.
FDD Item 19
Average gross sales
According to Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, Native Grill & Wings has an average gross revenue of $3M. (Note: This information is based on the latest FDD in our records. Please review the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and confirm this information directly with the brand. We make no claims of accuracy for the information presented.)
Growth over time
Franchise footprint
2023 Franchise Disclosure
FDD documents
Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for Native Grill & Wings's 2023 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.
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Buyer FAQs
Frequently asked questions
The initial investment for a Native Grill & Wings franchise typically ranges between $1,210,000.00 and $2,328,750.00. This includes the franchise fee, equipment, real estate, and other startup costs. To get a detailed breakdown and better understand the financial requirements, we recommend scheduling a call with the Franzy team. We'll walk you through the specifics and answer any questions you might have. For more detailed information, refer to the financial sections of the FDD.
Disclaimer. The information provided on this page is based on the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) that is publicly available and that we have on record, which was issued in 2023. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or business advice. We make no guarantees or claims regarding the completeness or accuracy. For the most current and detailed information, we recommend consulting the franchisor directly for the most recent FDD and regarding any questions that you may have about the information provided.
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