Buffalo Wild Wings opens 500th restaurant

Buffalo Wild Wings opens 500th restaurant
Tags: Burger/Steak/BBQ, Franchising & Growth
March 16, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced the opening of its 500th restaurant nationwide, a franchised location in Grand Blanc, Mich.

"This is a significant milestone for Buffalo Wild Wings as we continue working toward our goal of more than 1,000 restaurants nationwide," said Sally Smith, chief executive officer of Buffalo Wild Wings. "We are incredibly proud of our success. It is the direct result of the combined efforts of our franchisees, restaurant team members and our management team, and, of course, our loyal guests, who continue to crave our wings and support our growth."

The Grand Blanc Buffalo Wild Wings opened March 16 and celebrated the 500th designation with cake and the giveaway of 500 prizes to guests.