Buffalo Wild Wings

**izzyindetroit** · April-26-09, 12:44 PM

I heard a rumor last night that the former Club Bleu location on Woodward is being looked at as a future BW3's.

Has anyone else heard this? What are your thoughts?

I personally would enjoy this establishment moving in. For being a great sports town, Detroit is lacking on great all around sport bars.

**spiritofdetroit** · April-26-09, 09:25 PM

it would be great if its true, although I'm not sure that the space would be the best location for a Buffalo Wild Wings.

**Doma** · April-26-09, 09:31 PM

Being the eternal optimist, I would love for this "rumor" to be true.

However, I don't personally think it fit's their cooperate "mantra". I can see them locating in one of the newer build retail centers along Woodward by Midtown.

Wish that club was still open, had many great nights up in there!

**Dan** · April-26-09, 09:49 PM

That location would not fit BWW's minimum location requirements:
http://franchiseinfo.buffalowildwing...e=requirements

Real Estate and Site Criteria
Location

Freestanding pad-site locations, on hard corner
End caps
4,000 - 7,000 sq. ft., 120 parking places
Excellent signage and visibility
Excellent site ingress and egress with traffic signal
Seven-day-per-week liquor sales

Trade Area

Minimum 40,000 population, 80% or greater between the ages of 20 and 50 within the trade area, $30,000 or greater median household income within the trade area
Minimum daytime/lunch population of 10,000

Traffic Generators

Lifestyle or power centers with "big box" anchors; "Old Navy, Petsmart, Kohl's, Home Depot, Lowe's, etc."
National casual dining brands in a contiguous restaurant corridor
Super Wal-Mart, Super Target
Regional, super-regional malls
Colleges, universities
Healthcare corridors
Movie Theaters [[Stadium Seating)

Traffic

Minimum daily traffic count in front of site - 25,000
Minimum daily traffic count on adjacent side street - 10,000
P.M. traffic side, far side of light

**spiritofdetroit** · April-26-09, 09:56 PM

yea, Michigan isn't even listed as an available market for a new franchise.

But, you never know...

**East Detroit** · April-26-09, 10:15 PM

Bring back the news reels or tear that hipster schitt down.

**FlyByDon** · May-03-09, 10:45 PM

Funny thing about Buffalo Wings, they taste just like chicken!

**Ltdave** · May-31-09, 10:29 AM

why does Buffalo Wild Wings get called BW3?

i only see 2 Ws....

**jcole** · May-31-09, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by Ltdave

why does Buffalo Wild Wings get called BW3?

i only see 2 Ws....

I think it was originally Buffalo Wild Wings and Weck. Weck is a type of crusty bread they make around Buffalo and serve with roast beef piled high and topped with hot horseradish.