Anchor Bar
Franchise Overview
Anchor Bar operates full-service casual dining restaurants built around the iconic Buffalo chicken wing, which the brand originally created in Buffalo, New York in 1964. Franchised locations serve the world-famous original wing recipe across a range of proprietary sauces, delivering an authentic heritage dining experience.
Just the Facts
For most complete information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents
Anchor Bar Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)
These Anchor Bar FDDs, as filed, contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.
Available Documents
Instant download after purchaseAnchor Bar FDD 2026
March 2026
Anchor Bar FDD 2025
March 2025
Anchor Bar FDD 2024
November 2024
Anchor Bar FDD 2018
April 2018
Anchor Bar FDD 2017
April 2017
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