Is Buffalo Wild Wings Woke?

Score Summary

Parent Inspire Brands publishes ESG/sustainability reports (+10) and runs companywide DEI programs including the Inspire Pride LGBTQ+ employee resource group that fuels Pride participation in Atlanta and beyond (+10). No Buffalo Wild Wings-branded Pride products or sponsorships found; no HRC CEI score; OpenSecrets shows its historical PAC giving ran 92% Republican and the Inspire PAC splits roughly evenly; no CEO Action for Diversity pledge signature verified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buffalo Wild Wings woke?

Based on our research, Buffalo Wild Wings has a woke score of 20/100, rated Mildly Woke on the BuyWokeFree index — based on its ESG, DEI, Pride sponsorship, HRC Corporate Equality Index, political donations, and CEO Action record.

What is the Buffalo Wild Wings woke score?

Buffalo Wild Wings has a woke score of 20 out of 100, categorized as Mildly Woke. This score is based on analysis of ESG initiatives, DEI programs, PRIDE sponsorships, HRC Corporate Equality Index rating, political contributions, and CEO Action for Diversity participation.

How does BuyWokeFree rate Buffalo Wild Wings?

BuyWokeFree rates Buffalo Wild Wings across six research dimensions: ESG initiatives, DEI programs, PRIDE sponsorships, HRC Corporate Equality Index rating, political contributions to left-leaning causes, and CEO Action for Diversity participation. The Buffalo Wild Wings overall woke score is 20/100.

Evidence & Sources

• ESG Report
• DEI Policy
• Open Secrets

About

American sports bar chain serving chicken wings and beer across roughly 1,200 locations; owned by Inspire Brands alongside Arby's, Dunkin', Sonic, Jimmy John's and Baskin-Robbins. YouGov's 2026 rankings name it America's most bipartisan casual-dining brand.