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===Norovirus Outbreak (2016)===
===Norovirus Outbreak (2016)===
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[[File:Buffalo Wild Wings Norovirus Incident Stock Price Decrease.png|thumb|Norovirus Incident Stock Price Decrease]]
On February 2, Johnson County Department of Health and Environment announced an investigation of 10 individuals at a restaurant located in Overland Park after several customers reported being sick on January 29.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 February 2016 |title=JCDHE investigating illness at Overland Park restaurant |url=https://www.jocogov.org/sites/default/files/documents/DHE/PBH/BWW%20Investigation%20020216.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160220194715/https://www.jocogov.org/sites/default/files/documents/DHE/PBH/BWW%20Investigation%20020216.pdf |archive-date=20 February 2016 |access-date=18 March 2026 |website=Johnson County Health & Environment}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stern |first=Melissa |date=2 February 2016 |title=Health dept. confirms norovirus at Overland Park Buffalo Wild Wings |url=https://fox4kc.com/news/op-buffalo-wild-wings-linked-to-illness-health-inspection-notes-violations/ |url-status=live |access-date=18 March 2026 |website=Fox News}}</ref> On January 30, the department conducted an investigation, finding  17 health code violations with the restaurant, including;<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maas |first=Russell |date=4 February 2016 |title=Buffalo Wild Wings Food Poisoning Investigation Turns Up Health Code Violations |url=https://www.aboutlawsuits.com/buffalo-wild-wings-food-poisoning-94234/ |url-status=live |access-date=18 March 2026 |website=About Lawsuits}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Coveny |first=Tony |date=3 February 2016 |title=Buffalo Wild Wings Norovirus Outbreak |url=https://www.foodpoisoningnews.com/buffalo-wild-wvirus-outbreak/ |url-status=live |access-date=18 March 2026 |website=Food Poisoning News}}</ref>
On February 2, Johnson County Department of Health and Environment announced an investigation of 10 individuals at a restaurant located in Overland Park after several customers reported being sick on January 29.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 February 2016 |title=JCDHE investigating illness at Overland Park restaurant |url=https://www.jocogov.org/sites/default/files/documents/DHE/PBH/BWW%20Investigation%20020216.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160220194715/https://www.jocogov.org/sites/default/files/documents/DHE/PBH/BWW%20Investigation%20020216.pdf |archive-date=20 February 2016 |access-date=18 March 2026 |website=Johnson County Health & Environment}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stern |first=Melissa |date=2 February 2016 |title=Health dept. confirms norovirus at Overland Park Buffalo Wild Wings |url=https://fox4kc.com/news/op-buffalo-wild-wings-linked-to-illness-health-inspection-notes-violations/ |url-status=live |access-date=18 March 2026 |website=Fox News}}</ref> On January 30, the department conducted an investigation, finding  17 health code violations with the restaurant, including;<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maas |first=Russell |date=4 February 2016 |title=Buffalo Wild Wings Food Poisoning Investigation Turns Up Health Code Violations |url=https://www.aboutlawsuits.com/buffalo-wild-wings-food-poisoning-94234/ |url-status=live |access-date=18 March 2026 |website=About Lawsuits}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Coveny |first=Tony |date=3 February 2016 |title=Buffalo Wild Wings Norovirus Outbreak |url=https://www.foodpoisoningnews.com/buffalo-wild-wvirus-outbreak/ |url-status=live |access-date=18 March 2026 |website=Food Poisoning News}}</ref>


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===Hepatitis A (2019)===
===Hepatitis A (2019)===
On April 11. the Division of Public Health announced a Hepatitis A outbreak affecting unknown amount of customers and employees at a Delaware Middletown restaurant between March 31 through April 10.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 April 2019 |title=Officials warn of possible Hepatitis A Exposure at delaware Buffalo Wild Wings |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqLtKI9oFzw |url-status=live |access-date=17 March 2026 |website=Youtube}}</ref> The restaurant was notified and closed on April 10 for cleaning and sanitation, after which was reopened on April 11.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 April 2019 |title=DPH Announces Potential Hepatitis A Exposure at Food Establishment in Middletown |url=https://news.delaware.gov/2019/04/12/hepatitis-a-exposure-update-dph-announces-potential-exposure-at-two-additional-food-establishments-updated-timeline/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414171649/https://news.delaware.gov/2019/04/11/dph-announces-potential-hepatitis-a-exposure-at-food-establishment-in-middletown/ |archive-date=14 April 2019 |access-date=18 March 2026 |website=Delaware News}}</ref> The next day, the Divison of Public Health issued another announcement detailing the outbreak occurred earlier and at two more restaurants located in Stone Ballon on May 20, and  Pulaski Highway on March 21. In Both announcements, the Divison of Public Heath urges affected customers to call their health clinic.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 April 2019 |title=Hepatitis A Exposure Update: DPH Announces Potential Exposure at Two Additional Food Establishments, Updated Timeline |url=https://news.delaware.gov/2019/04/11/dph-announces-potential-hepatitis-a-exposure-at-food-establishment-in-middletown/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414171649/https://news.delaware.gov/2019/04/11/dph-announces-potential-hepatitis-a-exposure-at-food-establishment-in-middletown/ |archive-date=14 April 2019 |access-date=18 March 2026 |website=Delaware News}}</ref>
On April 11. the Division of Public Health announced a Hepatitis A outbreak affecting unknown amount of customers and employees at a Delaware Middletown restaurant between March 31 through April 10.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 April 2019 |title=Officials warn of possible Hepatitis A Exposure at delaware Buffalo Wild Wings |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqLtKI9oFzw |url-status=live |access-date=17 March 2026 |website=Youtube}}</ref> The restaurant was notified and closed on April 10 for cleaning and sanitation, after which was reopened on April 11.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 April 2019 |title=DPH Announces Potential Hepatitis A Exposure at Food Establishment in Middletown |url=https://news.delaware.gov/2019/04/12/hepatitis-a-exposure-update-dph-announces-potential-exposure-at-two-additional-food-establishments-updated-timeline/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414171649/https://news.delaware.gov/2019/04/11/dph-announces-potential-hepatitis-a-exposure-at-food-establishment-in-middletown/ |archive-date=14 April 2019 |access-date=18 March 2026 |website=Delaware News}}</ref> The next day, the Divison of Public Health issued another announcement detailing the outbreak occurred earlier and at two more restaurants located in Stone Ballon on May 20, and  Pulaski Highway on March 21. In Both announcements, the Divison of Public Heath urges affected customers to call their health clinic.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 April 2019 |title=Hepatitis A Exposure Update: DPH Announces Potential Exposure at Two Additional Food Establishments, Updated Timeline |url=https://news.delaware.gov/2019/04/11/dph-announces-potential-hepatitis-a-exposure-at-food-establishment-in-middletown/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414171649/https://news.delaware.gov/2019/04/11/dph-announces-potential-hepatitis-a-exposure-at-food-establishment-in-middletown/ |archive-date=14 April 2019 |access-date=18 March 2026 |website=Delaware News}}</ref>
===Adding afford care charge===
===Adding afford care charge (2015)===
On January 1, 2015, the company implemented a extra $0.14-$0.25 charge labeled as "Afford Care" to restaurants located Lubbock Texas after a bill was passed mandating companies with at least 100 employees provide insurance to 70% of their employees.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alewel |first=Madison |date=8 January 2015 |title=Affordable Care Act surcharge tacked on to restaurant bills |url=https://www.newschannel10.com/story/27788195/affordable-care-act-surcharge-tacked-on-to-restaurant-bills/ |url-status=live |access-date=18 March 2026 |website=News Channel 10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lucero |first=Marissa |date=7 January 2015 |title=Buffalo Wild Wings removes extra surcharge |url=https://abc7amarillo.com/news/local/buffalo-wild-wings-removes-extra-surcharge |url-status=live |access-date=18 March 2026 |website=ABC 7 News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Alewel |first=Madison |date=8 January 2015 |title=Affordable Care Act surcharge tacked on to restaurant bills |url=https://www.newschannel10.com/story/27788195/affordable-care-act-surcharge-tacked-on-to-restaurant-bills/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250819185135/https://www.newschannel10.com/story/27788195/affordable-care-act-surcharge-tacked-on-to-restaurant-bills/ |archive-date=19 August 2025 |access-date=18 March 2026 |website=KFDA}}</ref> The added charge received huge backlash from consumers, with many finding it outrageous to spend an extra charge for healthcare, while others didn't mind the charge, wishing that the company provided them knowledge of the charge beforehand.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 January 2015 |title=Customers Angry with Buffalo Wild Wings surcharge |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft5REaOFnn4 |url-status=live |access-date=17 March 2026 |website=Youtube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Shah |first=Khushbu |date=9 January 2025 |title=Buffalo Wild Wings in Texas Add Then Drop Health Insurance Surcharge |url=https://www.eater.com/2015/1/9/7521909/buffalo-wild-wings-texas-add-drop-health-insurance-surcharge |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150110052013/https://www.eater.com/2015/1/9/7521909/buffalo-wild-wings-texas-add-drop-health-insurance-surcharge |archive-date=10 January 2015 |access-date=18 March 2026 |website=Eater}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 January 2015 |title=Buffalo Wild Wings drops Obamacare surcharge |url=https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/buffalo-wild-wings-drops-obamacare-surcharge |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250821220641/https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/buffalo-wild-wings-drops-obamacare-surcharge |archive-date=21 August 2025 |access-date=18 March 2026 |website=Fox News}}</ref>
On January 1, 2015, the company implemented a extra $0.14-$0.25 charge labeled as "Afford Care" to restaurants located Lubbock Texas after a bill was passed mandating companies with at least 100 employees provide insurance to 70% of their employees.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alewel |first=Madison |date=8 January 2015 |title=Affordable Care Act surcharge tacked on to restaurant bills |url=https://www.newschannel10.com/story/27788195/affordable-care-act-surcharge-tacked-on-to-restaurant-bills/ |url-status=live |access-date=18 March 2026 |website=News Channel 10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lucero |first=Marissa |date=7 January 2015 |title=Buffalo Wild Wings removes extra surcharge |url=https://abc7amarillo.com/news/local/buffalo-wild-wings-removes-extra-surcharge |url-status=live |access-date=18 March 2026 |website=ABC 7 News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Alewel |first=Madison |date=8 January 2015 |title=Affordable Care Act surcharge tacked on to restaurant bills |url=https://www.newschannel10.com/story/27788195/affordable-care-act-surcharge-tacked-on-to-restaurant-bills/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250819185135/https://www.newschannel10.com/story/27788195/affordable-care-act-surcharge-tacked-on-to-restaurant-bills/ |archive-date=19 August 2025 |access-date=18 March 2026 |website=KFDA}}</ref> The added charge received huge backlash from consumers, with many finding it outrageous to spend an extra charge for healthcare, while others didn't mind the charge, wishing that the company provided them knowledge of the charge beforehand.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 January 2015 |title=Customers Angry with Buffalo Wild Wings surcharge |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft5REaOFnn4 |url-status=live |access-date=17 March 2026 |website=Youtube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Shah |first=Khushbu |date=9 January 2025 |title=Buffalo Wild Wings in Texas Add Then Drop Health Insurance Surcharge |url=https://www.eater.com/2015/1/9/7521909/buffalo-wild-wings-texas-add-drop-health-insurance-surcharge |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150110052013/https://www.eater.com/2015/1/9/7521909/buffalo-wild-wings-texas-add-drop-health-insurance-surcharge |archive-date=10 January 2015 |access-date=18 March 2026 |website=Eater}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 January 2015 |title=Buffalo Wild Wings drops Obamacare surcharge |url=https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/buffalo-wild-wings-drops-obamacare-surcharge |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250821220641/https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/buffalo-wild-wings-drops-obamacare-surcharge |archive-date=21 August 2025 |access-date=18 March 2026 |website=Fox News}}</ref>


The franchise, Howard Restaurant Group, responded to the backlash on January  6, claiming it was to offset newly added employee costs due to the Healthcare Act;<blockquote>"Due to the Affordable Healthcare Act and its requirements of healthcare coverage on all full time employees, the Howard Restaurant Group has decided instead of cutting back employee hours or raising food and beverage prices we have implemented a 2% surcharge on all guest checks to offset cost of the federally mandated healthcare with the least possible impact to the consumer."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Massoud |first=Justin |date=6 January 2015 |title=Buffalo Wild Wings & Las Brisas Add Obamacare Surcharge to Bills |url=https://kfyo.com/buffalo-wild-wings-las-brisas-lubbock-obamacare-surcharge/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150110055549/https://kfyo.com/buffalo-wild-wings-las-brisas-lubbock-obamacare-surcharge/ |archive-date=10 January 2015 |access-date=18 March 2026 |website=KFYO}}</ref></blockquote>However on January 7, the company director of public relations, Heather Leiferman, declared the company removed the Afford care charge, citing;<blockquote>"The health care surcharge at our franchised Buffalo Wild Wings in Lubbock, TX has been removed. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused. Our priority is to always provide our guests a great experience every day so they can enjoy our wings, beer and sports,"<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 January 2015 |title=Lubbock Buffalo Wild Wings drops ACA surcharge |url=https://www.kcbd.com/story/27786718/lubbock-buffalo-wild-wings-drops-aca-surcharge/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250725144251/https://www.kcbd.com/story/27786718/lubbock-buffalo-wild-wings-drops-aca-surcharge/ |archive-date=25 July 2025 |access-date=18 March 2026 |website=KCBD}}</ref> </blockquote>
The franchise, Howard Restaurant Group, responded to the backlash on January  6, claiming it was to offset newly added employee costs due to the Healthcare Act;<blockquote>"Due to the Affordable Healthcare Act and its requirements of healthcare coverage on all full time employees, the Howard Restaurant Group has decided instead of cutting back employee hours or raising food and beverage prices we have implemented a 2% surcharge on all guest checks to offset cost of the federally mandated healthcare with the least possible impact to the consumer."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Massoud |first=Justin |date=6 January 2015 |title=Buffalo Wild Wings & Las Brisas Add Obamacare Surcharge to Bills |url=https://kfyo.com/buffalo-wild-wings-las-brisas-lubbock-obamacare-surcharge/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150110055549/https://kfyo.com/buffalo-wild-wings-las-brisas-lubbock-obamacare-surcharge/ |archive-date=10 January 2015 |access-date=18 March 2026 |website=KFYO}}</ref></blockquote>However on January 7, the company director of public relations, Heather Leiferman, announced the company removing the Afford care charge, citing;<blockquote>"The health care surcharge at our franchised Buffalo Wild Wings in Lubbock, TX has been removed. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused. Our priority is to always provide our guests a great experience every day so they can enjoy our wings, beer and sports,"<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 January 2015 |title=Lubbock Buffalo Wild Wings drops ACA surcharge |url=https://www.kcbd.com/story/27786718/lubbock-buffalo-wild-wings-drops-aca-surcharge/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250725144251/https://www.kcbd.com/story/27786718/lubbock-buffalo-wild-wings-drops-aca-surcharge/ |archive-date=25 July 2025 |access-date=18 March 2026 |website=KCBD}}</ref> </blockquote>
===Point Program Contain Security Vulnerabilities===
===Point Program Contain Security Vulnerabilities (2019)===
Around 2019 through early 2025, Buffalo Wild Wings Mobile app faced numerous security vulnerabilities impacting unknown amounts of users. The earliest known instance is from 2019 from a man named Mr. Najera, who lost 9,700 points from an unknown hacker in Fresno, California.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hsu |first=Tiffany |date=11 May 2019 |title=Why Rewards for Loyal Spenders Are ‘a Honey Pot for Hackers’ |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/11/business/rewards-loyalty-program-fraud-security.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190511085831/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/11/business/rewards-loyalty-program-fraud-security.html |archive-date=11 May 2019 |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=The New York Times}}</ref> Users on [[Reddit]] began reporting on their accounts being hacked around 2020, claiming a lost for points spanning 1,000 - 50,000 (depending on how much points a user has) across various different states.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 April 2022 |title=My account with 50 thousand points was hacked |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/uacerj/my_account_with_50_thousand_points_was_hacked/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423190715/https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/uacerj/my_account_with_50_thousand_points_was_hacked/ |archive-date=23 April 2022 |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref> Users reported receiving varying responses from Buffalo, with some claiming they never received a response back<ref>{{Cite web |title=App Fraud |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/hz1fqe/app_fraud/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230616012408/https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/hz1fqe/app_fraud/ |archive-date=16 June 2023 |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=28 July 2022 |title=Stolen Points, No Response From BWW |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/wa94he/stolen_points_no_response_from_bww/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220728180459/https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/wa94he/stolen_points_no_response_from_bww/ |archive-date=28 July 2022 |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=15 July 2021 |title=Someone hacked into my account and used my rewards |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/ol3ob8/someone_hacked_into_my_account_and_used_my_rewards/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831180333/https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/ol3ob8/someone_hacked_into_my_account_and_used_my_rewards/ |archive-date=31 August 2022 |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Stolen Points, No Response From BWW |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/wa94he/stolen_points_no_response_from_bww/ |url-status=live |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 July 2020 |title=App Fraud |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/hz1fqe/app_fraud/ |url-status=live |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 December 2020 |title=Hacked Accounts? |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/kbmm5k/hacked_accounts/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230617014343/https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/kbmm5k/hacked_accounts/ |archive-date=17 June 2023 |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref>, while others reported received a response and getting their points back.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 January 2022 |title=Don't hoard your points, folks. I live in Ohio, got this email receipt, and logged into my account. 🤬 |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/s8vkoa/dont_hoard_your_points_folks_i_live_in_ohio_got/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250304134547/https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/s8vkoa/dont_hoard_your_points_folks_i_live_in_ohio_got/ |archive-date=4 March 2025 |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=15 July 2021 |title=Someone hacked into my account and used my rewards |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/ol3ob8/someone_hacked_into_my_account_and_used_my_rewards/ |url-status=live |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=11 October 2022 |title=My account was hacked and Points stolen how do I get this fixed |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/y1j1mu/my_account_was_hacked_and_points_stolen_how_do_i/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221104013359/https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/y1j1mu/my_account_was_hacked_and_points_stolen_how_do_i/ |archive-date=4 November 2022 |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=29 March 2023 |title=Heart breaking stuff. My bdubs account was hacked and they redeemed my points for 20 wings. Come on who does that. Take a man’s Netflix account is one thing, but a man’s wings. That’s just crossing the line. |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/125mx0f/heart_breaking_stuff_my_bdubs_account_was_hacked/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329124140/https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/125mx0f/heart_breaking_stuff_my_bdubs_account_was_hacked/ |archive-date=29 March 2023 |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 November 2022 |title=Someone redeemed all my points in a state I’ve never been to wtf. What do I do now? I can’t find a email to send this to! |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/ytf8xe/someone_redeemed_all_my_points_in_a_state_ive/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221112191808/https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/ytf8xe/someone_redeemed_all_my_points_in_a_state_ive/ |archive-date=12 November 2022 |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref> Additionally, some users claim having difficulty login into their accounts, along with other issues.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 April 2023 |title="You've scanned your receipt and earned 0 points". |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/133dzn6/youve_scanned_your_receipt_and_earned_0_points/ |url-status=live |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=22 October 2022 |title=Rewards Account Hacked |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/yackqa/rewards_account_hacked/ |url-status=live |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=15 September 2022 |title=Blazin Rewards app login issue. |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/xfb31n/blazin_rewards_app_login_issue/ |url-status=live |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref> The company updated their security standards on November 2023 by implementing MFA.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 November 2023 |title=About time! Tired of getting my account hacked |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/17qm18g/about_time_tired_of_getting_my_account_hacked/ |url-status=live |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref> The community reacted with excited and relief over the news, however after the update came out, some users still reported  getting hacked, login issues, along with not receiving their points after orders.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 November 2022 |title=Blazin Rewards Issues |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/ylaa8t/blazin_rewards_issues/ |url-status=live |access-date=17 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 March 2025 |title=Unable to Login |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/1jlbn4g/unable_to_log_in/ |url-status=live |access-date=17 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=18 June 2024 |title=Someone hacked my blazing rewards account, and BWWs support team refuses to restore my account. |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/ytf8xe/someone_redeemed_all_my_points_in_a_state_ive/ |url-status=live |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=22 November 2022 |title=Login Issues website and blazin rewards app |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/z1irzs/login_issues_website_and_blazin_rewards_app/ |url-status=live |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=31 December 2023 |title=Can't Login Verification Number Bugged |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/18vf7s5/cant_login_number_verification_bugged/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241203234630/https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/18vf7s5/cant_login_number_verification_bugged/ |archive-date=3 December 2024 |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref>
Around 2019 through early 2025, Buffalo Wild Wings Mobile app faced numerous security vulnerabilities impacting unknown amounts of users. The earliest known instance is from 2019 from a man named Mr. Najera, who lost 9,700 points from an unknown hacker in Fresno, California.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hsu |first=Tiffany |date=11 May 2019 |title=Why Rewards for Loyal Spenders Are ‘a Honey Pot for Hackers’ |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/11/business/rewards-loyalty-program-fraud-security.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190511085831/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/11/business/rewards-loyalty-program-fraud-security.html |archive-date=11 May 2019 |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=The New York Times}}</ref> Users on [[Reddit]] began reporting on their accounts being hacked around 2020, claiming a lost for points spanning 1,000 - 50,000 (depending on how much points a user has) across various different states.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 April 2022 |title=My account with 50 thousand points was hacked |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/uacerj/my_account_with_50_thousand_points_was_hacked/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423190715/https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/uacerj/my_account_with_50_thousand_points_was_hacked/ |archive-date=23 April 2022 |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref> Users reported receiving varying responses from Buffalo, with some claiming they never received a response back<ref>{{Cite web |title=App Fraud |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/hz1fqe/app_fraud/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230616012408/https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/hz1fqe/app_fraud/ |archive-date=16 June 2023 |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=28 July 2022 |title=Stolen Points, No Response From BWW |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/wa94he/stolen_points_no_response_from_bww/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220728180459/https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/wa94he/stolen_points_no_response_from_bww/ |archive-date=28 July 2022 |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=15 July 2021 |title=Someone hacked into my account and used my rewards |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/ol3ob8/someone_hacked_into_my_account_and_used_my_rewards/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831180333/https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/ol3ob8/someone_hacked_into_my_account_and_used_my_rewards/ |archive-date=31 August 2022 |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Stolen Points, No Response From BWW |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/wa94he/stolen_points_no_response_from_bww/ |url-status=live |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 July 2020 |title=App Fraud |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/hz1fqe/app_fraud/ |url-status=live |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 December 2020 |title=Hacked Accounts? |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/kbmm5k/hacked_accounts/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230617014343/https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/kbmm5k/hacked_accounts/ |archive-date=17 June 2023 |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref>, while others reported received a response and getting their points back.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 January 2022 |title=Don't hoard your points, folks. I live in Ohio, got this email receipt, and logged into my account. 🤬 |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/s8vkoa/dont_hoard_your_points_folks_i_live_in_ohio_got/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250304134547/https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/s8vkoa/dont_hoard_your_points_folks_i_live_in_ohio_got/ |archive-date=4 March 2025 |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=15 July 2021 |title=Someone hacked into my account and used my rewards |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/ol3ob8/someone_hacked_into_my_account_and_used_my_rewards/ |url-status=live |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=11 October 2022 |title=My account was hacked and Points stolen how do I get this fixed |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/y1j1mu/my_account_was_hacked_and_points_stolen_how_do_i/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221104013359/https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/y1j1mu/my_account_was_hacked_and_points_stolen_how_do_i/ |archive-date=4 November 2022 |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=29 March 2023 |title=Heart breaking stuff. My bdubs account was hacked and they redeemed my points for 20 wings. Come on who does that. Take a man’s Netflix account is one thing, but a man’s wings. That’s just crossing the line. |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/125mx0f/heart_breaking_stuff_my_bdubs_account_was_hacked/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329124140/https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/125mx0f/heart_breaking_stuff_my_bdubs_account_was_hacked/ |archive-date=29 March 2023 |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 November 2022 |title=Someone redeemed all my points in a state I’ve never been to wtf. What do I do now? I can’t find a email to send this to! |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/ytf8xe/someone_redeemed_all_my_points_in_a_state_ive/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221112191808/https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/ytf8xe/someone_redeemed_all_my_points_in_a_state_ive/ |archive-date=12 November 2022 |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref> Additionally, some users claim having difficulty login into their accounts, along with other issues.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 April 2023 |title="You've scanned your receipt and earned 0 points". |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/133dzn6/youve_scanned_your_receipt_and_earned_0_points/ |url-status=live |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=22 October 2022 |title=Rewards Account Hacked |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/yackqa/rewards_account_hacked/ |url-status=live |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=15 September 2022 |title=Blazin Rewards app login issue. |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/xfb31n/blazin_rewards_app_login_issue/ |url-status=live |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref> The company updated their security standards on November 2023 by implementing MFA.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 November 2023 |title=About time! Tired of getting my account hacked |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/17qm18g/about_time_tired_of_getting_my_account_hacked/ |url-status=live |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref> The community reacted with excited and relief over the news, however after the update came out, some users still reported  getting hacked, login issues, along with not receiving their points after orders.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 November 2022 |title=Blazin Rewards Issues |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/ylaa8t/blazin_rewards_issues/ |url-status=live |access-date=17 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 March 2025 |title=Unable to Login |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/1jlbn4g/unable_to_log_in/ |url-status=live |access-date=17 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=18 June 2024 |title=Someone hacked my blazing rewards account, and BWWs support team refuses to restore my account. |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/ytf8xe/someone_redeemed_all_my_points_in_a_state_ive/ |url-status=live |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=22 November 2022 |title=Login Issues website and blazin rewards app |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/z1irzs/login_issues_website_and_blazin_rewards_app/ |url-status=live |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=31 December 2023 |title=Can't Login Verification Number Bugged |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/18vf7s5/cant_login_number_verification_bugged/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241203234630/https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/18vf7s5/cant_login_number_verification_bugged/ |archive-date=3 December 2024 |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=Reddit}}</ref>


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On November 16, the company was hit with a class action lawsuit over allegedly charging customers an extra $3 for an unknown delivery fee. A lawsuit filed by Michelle Wheeldon claims the company added a extra $3 charge labeled as "Service Fee' to her online order on March 26,2021, totaling to $70.75.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shaak |first=Erin |date=18 November 2021 |title=Class Action Claims Buffalo Wild Wings Charges Hidden Delivery Fee Disguised as ‘Service Fee’ |url=https://www.classaction.org/news/class-action-claims-buffalo-wild-wings-charges-hidden-delivery-fee-disguised-as-service-fee |url-status=live |access-date=17 March 2026 |website=ClassAction}}</ref> As of March 2026, the lawsuit is still outgoing.
On November 16, the company was hit with a class action lawsuit over allegedly charging customers an extra $3 for an unknown delivery fee. A lawsuit filed by Michelle Wheeldon claims the company added a extra $3 charge labeled as "Service Fee' to her online order on March 26,2021, totaling to $70.75.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shaak |first=Erin |date=18 November 2021 |title=Class Action Claims Buffalo Wild Wings Charges Hidden Delivery Fee Disguised as ‘Service Fee’ |url=https://www.classaction.org/news/class-action-claims-buffalo-wild-wings-charges-hidden-delivery-fee-disguised-as-service-fee |url-status=live |access-date=17 March 2026 |website=ClassAction}}</ref> As of March 2026, the lawsuit is still outgoing.


===Hidden Carryout Fee===
===Hidden Carryout Fee (2023)===
added 2022
 
removed somewhere around 2023 though cant find specific date :(
 
https://www.thedailymeal.com/1320771/customers-fight-back-buffalo-wild-wings-take-out-fee/
 
https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/buffalo-wild-wings-takeout-fee-backlash-complaint-rcna90228
 
https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/money/fees/buffalo-wild-wings-class-action-alleges-restaurant-charges-carryout-orders-hidden-takeout-service-fee/
 
Anything below archived 17 march
 
https://www.the-sun.com/money/8568751/buffalo-wild-wings-automatic-surcharge/
https://www.the-sun.com/money/8568751/buffalo-wild-wings-automatic-surcharge/


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Buffalo Wild Wings
Basic information
Founded 1982
Legal Structure Subsidiary
Industry Food
Also known as
Official website http://buffalowildwings.com/

Buffalo Wild Wings was founded in 1982 and is a American causal dining and sports bar restaurant specializing in alcoholic beverages and chicken wings. It is a subsidiary of Inspire Brands.

Consumer-impact summary

Overview of concerns that arise from the conduct towards users of the product (if applicable):

  • User Freedom
  • User Privacy
  • Business Model
  • Market Control

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Incidents

This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the Buffalo Wild Wings category.

Norovirus Outbreak (2016)

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On February 2, Johnson County Department of Health and Environment announced an investigation of 10 individuals at a restaurant located in Overland Park after several customers reported being sick on January 29.[1][2] On January 30, the department conducted an investigation, finding 17 health code violations with the restaurant, including;[3][4]

  • Alcohol near dead bugs
  • Employees wiping their nose and face with gloves while still handling food
  • cooking utensils with food debris
  • Dinner napkins stored on the floor in employee bathroom
  • No hot water in employee bathroom[5]

Although most were corrected during investigation, the restaurant closed down on the same day, later reopening the next day on January 31.[6] After that announcement, the company stock fell to 8% [7][8]

On February 5, Johnson County Department of Health and Environment confirmed 1 case of norovirus to be related to Buffalo Wild wings restaurants. The company responded by saying;

"Despite one positive norovirus test, there is still no confirmation that our Overland Park restaurant is the source. We understand that the Johnson County health department is investigating multiple potential sources of the virus, which has been widespread in the community for several weeks."[9]

Later on around February, the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment confirmed two more customers being infected. Additionally, they also reported not finding the cause of the virus.[10][11]

Hepatitis A (2019)

On April 11. the Division of Public Health announced a Hepatitis A outbreak affecting unknown amount of customers and employees at a Delaware Middletown restaurant between March 31 through April 10.[12] The restaurant was notified and closed on April 10 for cleaning and sanitation, after which was reopened on April 11.[13] The next day, the Divison of Public Health issued another announcement detailing the outbreak occurred earlier and at two more restaurants located in Stone Ballon on May 20, and Pulaski Highway on March 21. In Both announcements, the Divison of Public Heath urges affected customers to call their health clinic.[14]

Adding afford care charge (2015)

On January 1, 2015, the company implemented a extra $0.14-$0.25 charge labeled as "Afford Care" to restaurants located Lubbock Texas after a bill was passed mandating companies with at least 100 employees provide insurance to 70% of their employees.[15][16][17] The added charge received huge backlash from consumers, with many finding it outrageous to spend an extra charge for healthcare, while others didn't mind the charge, wishing that the company provided them knowledge of the charge beforehand.[18][19][20]

The franchise, Howard Restaurant Group, responded to the backlash on January 6, claiming it was to offset newly added employee costs due to the Healthcare Act;

"Due to the Affordable Healthcare Act and its requirements of healthcare coverage on all full time employees, the Howard Restaurant Group has decided instead of cutting back employee hours or raising food and beverage prices we have implemented a 2% surcharge on all guest checks to offset cost of the federally mandated healthcare with the least possible impact to the consumer."[21]

However on January 7, the company director of public relations, Heather Leiferman, announced the company removing the Afford care charge, citing;

"The health care surcharge at our franchised Buffalo Wild Wings in Lubbock, TX has been removed. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused. Our priority is to always provide our guests a great experience every day so they can enjoy our wings, beer and sports,"[22]

Point Program Contain Security Vulnerabilities (2019)

Around 2019 through early 2025, Buffalo Wild Wings Mobile app faced numerous security vulnerabilities impacting unknown amounts of users. The earliest known instance is from 2019 from a man named Mr. Najera, who lost 9,700 points from an unknown hacker in Fresno, California.[23] Users on Reddit began reporting on their accounts being hacked around 2020, claiming a lost for points spanning 1,000 - 50,000 (depending on how much points a user has) across various different states.[24] Users reported receiving varying responses from Buffalo, with some claiming they never received a response back[25][26][27][28][29][30], while others reported received a response and getting their points back.[31][32][33][34][35] Additionally, some users claim having difficulty login into their accounts, along with other issues.[36][37][38] The company updated their security standards on November 2023 by implementing MFA.[39] The community reacted with excited and relief over the news, however after the update came out, some users still reported getting hacked, login issues, along with not receiving their points after orders.[40][41][42][43][44]

Hidden Delivery Fee (2021)

On November 16, the company was hit with a class action lawsuit over allegedly charging customers an extra $3 for an unknown delivery fee. A lawsuit filed by Michelle Wheeldon claims the company added a extra $3 charge labeled as "Service Fee' to her online order on March 26,2021, totaling to $70.75.[45] As of March 2026, the lawsuit is still outgoing.

Hidden Carryout Fee (2023)

added 2022

removed somewhere around 2023 though cant find specific date :(

https://www.thedailymeal.com/1320771/customers-fight-back-buffalo-wild-wings-take-out-fee/

https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/buffalo-wild-wings-takeout-fee-backlash-complaint-rcna90228

https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/money/fees/buffalo-wild-wings-class-action-alleges-restaurant-charges-carryout-orders-hidden-takeout-service-fee/

Anything below archived 17 march

https://www.the-sun.com/money/8568751/buffalo-wild-wings-automatic-surcharge/

https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/operations/buffalo-wild-wings-drop-controversial-takeout-fee

https://www.distractify.com/p/restaurant-charges-takeout-fee-for-customers-picking-up-their-own-food

https://www.classaction.org/news/buffalo-wild-wings-hit-with-class-action-over-hidden-carryout-fee

https://www.reddit.com/r/BuffaloWildWings/comments/s37sgi/service_charge_for_takeout_at_buffalo_wild_wings/

https://www.mashed.com/1320904/buffalo-wild-wings-takeout-bill-backlash-explained/

Consumer Mistreatment

Making Fun of Homeless People

https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/homeless-man-buffalo-wild-wings/

https://lovelyti.com/2018/06/03/buffalo-wild-wings-gives-homeless-man-free-wings-for-a-year-after-employee-writes-horrid-message-on-receipt/

https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/buffalo-wild-wings-gives-homeless-man-free-wings-for-a-year-after-staffer-writes-derogatory-message-on-receipt

https://www.theroot.com/buffalo-wild-wings-gives-homeless-man-free-wings-for-a-year-after-employee-writes-horrid-message-on-receipt

Prioritizing Racist Customers over Black Customers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ThoWeZJvjA Navervill

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb1beo9JbjA Navervill

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YO3066PC1k Navervill

Customers not allowed to sing the National Athem after previously being allowed to

On September11, 2017, employees refused to play the national athem song for customers during the football games after having previously played it for the last game, citing it was "to controversial" and it violated company policy. Customers responded by posting the incident on social media, gaining huge interactions that led many to be confused and angry. One customer involved in the incident said " Nobody understood what was so controversial, its 9/11, and its a sporting event, why is it controversial."[46][47] The company issued several responses regarding this incident.[48][49][50]

Buffalo Wild Wings company response on their website;

"We apologize that Guests at the Eastvale, California location didn’t receive the positive sports viewing experience we strive to provide in all of our restaurants every day. This was the action of one individual and does not reflect our corporate practice. Our intent is to show game broadcasts in their entirety including the National Anthem, post-game interviews, and highlights."[48][50]

World Wide Wings (company that operated the restaurant) responded on television saying;

"World Wide Wings, a Buffalo Wild Wings franchise, apologizes for what happened at our restaurant before the Monday night football game. We do not have a policy regarding this matter."[49][50]

A response from Joe Janaszek, a Chief Marketing Officer for World Wide Wings

"This gentleman who no longer works for us, made the decision to turn the volume down during the national anthem ... He claimed it was company policy, because it was too controversial. We don't know why he did that, and we wish he hadn't done it."[49]

Refusing to Serve customers based on their Race and Gender

https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/buffalo-wild-wings-racial-discrimination-lawsuit

Customers Kicked out for order food at Takeout then eating at Restaurant

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Printing Racial Slurs on Receipts

https://atlantablackstar.com/2025/11/25/black-couple-sues-buffalo-wild-wings-for-5-million-after-ordering-takeout-then-finding-racial-slur-on-their-receipt/

https://www.blackenterprise.com/couple-sues-buffalo-wild-wings-over-documented-racial-slur/

https://www.reddingnewsreview.com/black-veteran-files-5-million-lawsuit-after-racist-slur-printed-on-buffalo-wild-wings-receipt

Gender Checking Customers

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See also

References

  1. ↑ "JCDHE investigating illness at Overland Park restaurant" (PDF). Johnson County Health & Environment. 2 February 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 February 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
  2. ↑ Stern, Melissa (2 February 2016). "Health dept. confirms norovirus at Overland Park Buffalo Wild Wings". Fox News. Retrieved 18 March 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ↑ Maas, Russell (4 February 2016). "Buffalo Wild Wings Food Poisoning Investigation Turns Up Health Code Violations". About Lawsuits. Retrieved 18 March 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ↑ Coveny, Tony (3 February 2016). "Buffalo Wild Wings Norovirus Outbreak". Food Poisoning News. Retrieved 18 March 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ↑ "Officials seek cause of illness among dinners at OP Buffalo Wild Wings". Youtube. 3 February 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ↑ Wong, Venessa (6 February 2016). "Buffalo Wild Wings Hit By Norovirus Investigation Before Super Bowl Binge". BuzzFeed. Retrieved 18 March 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ↑ Graf, Rachel (5 February 2016). "Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD) Stock Closed Down, Norovirus Case Confirmed". The Street. Archived from the original on 1 February 2021. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
  8. ↑ "Buffalo Wild Wings falls 6% after being linked to a norovirus outbreak in Kansas (BWLD, CMG)". Latest Nigerian News. 3 February 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ↑ Anita, Balakrishnan (6 February 2016). "Kansas officials confirm norovirus case linked to Buffalo Wild Wings". CNBC. Archived from the original on 6 February 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
  10. ↑ "2 more norovirus cases confirmed from OP Buffalo Wild Wings". KMBC. 11 February 2016. Archived from the original on 16 December 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
  11. ↑ Reuters, Subrat; Patnaik, Subrat (12 February 2026). "Kansas confirms two more norovirus cases in Buffalo Wild Wings probe". AGWeek. Retrieved 18 March 2026. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. ↑ "Officials warn of possible Hepatitis A Exposure at delaware Buffalo Wild Wings". Youtube. 14 April 2019. Retrieved 17 March 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ↑ "DPH Announces Potential Hepatitis A Exposure at Food Establishment in Middletown". Delaware News. 11 April 2019. Archived from the original on 14 April 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
  14. ↑ "Hepatitis A Exposure Update: DPH Announces Potential Exposure at Two Additional Food Establishments, Updated Timeline". Delaware News. 12 April 2019. Archived from the original on 14 April 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
  15. ↑ Alewel, Madison (8 January 2015). "Affordable Care Act surcharge tacked on to restaurant bills". News Channel 10. Retrieved 18 March 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  16. ↑ Lucero, Marissa (7 January 2015). "Buffalo Wild Wings removes extra surcharge". ABC 7 News. Retrieved 18 March 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  17. ↑ Alewel, Madison (8 January 2015). "Affordable Care Act surcharge tacked on to restaurant bills". KFDA. Archived from the original on 19 August 2025. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
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