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History
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HOW IT STARTED:
In 1981 James Disbrow, from Buffalo, New York, came to Kent State Univeristy. He met up with a friend named Scott Lowery. They were caving Buffalo wings but there was nowhere around to get them. They came up with the idea to start a restaurant. -
Officially Started:
The franchise started in 1982. Its original name was Buffalo Wild Wings & Weck. -
Sally Smith
In 1994, Sally Smith came on
board as CFO and put in place the infrastructure needed to establish the Accounting, Human Resources,
Finance and Marketing departments. -
First Openings
1992 Eight company restaurants are open; First franchised location opens -
Sally Smith becomes CEO
In 1996, Smith was named CEO and began to tackle the more
challenging task of broadening the appeal of the chain by revising the name, redesigning the buildings
and evolving from a college bar to a sports bar and grill that would attract a wider audience. -
First National Advertising Campaign
In 2006, the Company launched its first national advertising campaign, having reached a size where a full national campaign would be cost-effective. -
Going International
Buffalo Wild Wings announces first international expansion plans into Canada. -
25th Anniversary
In 2007, Buffalo Wild Wings celebrated 25 successful years in business. The 25th anniversary was marked by the grand opening of the Company’s new flagship restaurant in Columbus, Ohio.
