About the BWNFA

The Buffalo Wings National Franchisee Association serves its community through advocacy, education, networking and member-focused benefits.

The BWNFA was formed in July of 1999 and is governed by a 10-member Board of Directors. The Board comprises five executive officers as well as a representative from each of the six regional franchisee advisory councils; one representative from the National Advertising Advisory Board; and one representative from the Leadership Council. To view officers and Board members, please log in to the membership page.

BWNFA committees built around specific areas and issues offer operational and strategic guidance in support of association objectives and policies.

The BWNFA staff, based in Atlanta, provides vital support and assistance to the Board and the franchisee community at large.

As the BWNFA continues to improve, it looks forward to breaking new ground in offering unparalleled benefits and services to its member franchisees.

BWNFA's Mission Statement

"To improve, preserve and ensure
   the economic success of all members"

Vision Statment

"We will foster a spirit of mutual cooperation and teamwork among the board, members and Corporate consistent with the protection and preservation of the rights of independent franchisees to control their destiny and thereby ensure their future survival and economic well being"

Core Values of the BWNFA

1. INTEGRITY:

•   Conduct business in a manner that is always honest and forthright
•   Make decisions based upon the long-term best interest of the   continuing economics and financial soundness of the BWNFA
•   Uphold our promises and commitments in the services the   BWNFA delivers

   2.  DEDICATION: (COMMITTMENT)

•   Seek to understand and anticipate the needs of our members and   provide the products and services that reflect those needs
•   Instill and promote the value of teamwork and cooperation to a   common vision
•   Support, recognize and reward ongoing professional growth and   development of staff

   3.  EXCELLENCE: (SERVICE)

•   Demand high expectations of ourselves and those we partner with   by delivering timely, innovations and exceptional levels of service   to members
•   Attract and retain staff who are committed to the pursuit of   excellence
•   Continuously assess, anticipate the future and strategically plan   and deliver innovative products and services for the mutual benifit   of our members

    4.  RESPECT:

•   Strive to be member-driven by providing services which meet and   exceed members expections
•   Foster and nuture mutually beneficial relationships between board,   staff, members and the community at large
•   Foster open and productive cooperation and communication   among ourselves and other affiliates of the system
•   Provide a professional working enviroment based on trust and   teamwork