A Message FROM THE CHAIRMAN
S
ports is a vital part of our business and
none more vital than football. Between
now and February, our restauraunts will
be filled wall-to-wall with fans on Satur-
days, Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays, rooting
on their favorite team while enjoying our signature food and beverage options. Fans look forward
to football season all year, and well, as business
owners, we do too.
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THE
SCORE
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There are more than a few of us
who got involved in Buffalo Wild Wings®
because we ourselves are sports fanatics
… hey, how about my beloved Mets? We
love the energy and comradery we get
from hanging out at our favorite spot to
watch a game. And this is why our brand
continues to thrive and grow. We offer
THE premier place for fans of every team
to come together, enjoy themselves and
maybe do a little trash talking
Athletic competition is all about
engaging for success, just like the theme
for our upcoming FBS Business Summit.
You have to be engaged in order to
succeed. It’s those who work the hardest
and build their skills who get the playing
time and reap the rewards; the ones who
are involved and showcase their talents
rather than sitting on the bench watching
it all unfold. It is no different with our
association: engagement is fundamental.
As a member of the FBS team,
consider this a pep talk. It’s simple; we
can’t succeed without engagement from
the entire team. And I don’t say this
because we aren’t succeeding as an organization, far from it, but like anything, we
can always improve and grow — as long
as we’re willing to put in the effort.
You can engage by volunteering to
become a committee member, providing
your input on member surveys, participating in a webinar or submitting content
for The SCORE. There are varying levels
of engagement and subsequent commitments, but the point is to make a contribution. Yeah, you can sit back and just
enjoy the benefits (like a championship or
discounts from collective buying power)
but the reward is undoubtedly sweeter
when you were on the field helping your
team earn the win.
I have stated in the past how
passionate I am about the need for every
franchisee to get involved in our association in some way, shape or form. We
need to hear the voice of the franchisee
with one restaurant and the one with 20
or more; those from the East Coast and
those from the West. One experience
is not more important than the other
as we all face similar issues. In fact, one
of the coolest things about association
membership is having easy access to a
like-minded community with whom you
can discuss issues and best practices.
Together, we have decades upon decades
of business knowledge and helpful advice
to tap into.
So, as we enjoy this football season,
as fans and franchisees, let’s not forget
our own team and the importance of
being engaged in its continued development. If we all put even half of the time
and talent into the success of our organization as we do our own businesses, just
imagine the champions we could all be.
Wray Hutchinson