Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. to Contribute to Dine for America Program; National Restaurant Chain to Donate Portion of Sales to Hurricane Relief Efforts

Business Wire, Oct 4, 2005

MINNEAPOLIS -- Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. (Nasdaq:BWLD), today announced that it will participate in the National Restaurant Association's 'Dine for America' program on October 5th, a national fundraising effort for the American Red Cross to help those affected by the Hurricane Katrina and Rita disasters.

BUFFALO WILD WINGS will donate a percentage of its sales on October 5, 2005 to the Dine for American Program. An additional portion of sales will go the BUFFALO WILD WINGS Katrina Relief Fund, which will be used to assist BUFFALO WILD WINGS team members who have been directly affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

"The Dine for American program provides our restaurants with an excellent opportunity to lend support to those affected by the recent hurricanes," said Sally Smith, President and CEO of BUFFALO WILD WINGS. "With restaurants in the Gulf Coast region, we have team members who have experienced these disasters first hand and therefore we will also provide financial assistance to those team members directly through our BUFFALO WILD WINGS Katrina Relief Fund."

About Buffalo Wild Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc., founded in 1982 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is an established and growing owner, operator and franchisor of restaurants featuring a variety of boldly flavored, made-to-order menu items including Buffalo, New York-style chicken wings spun in one of 12 BUFFALO WILD WINGS signature sauces. The widespread appeal of the BUFFALO WILD WINGS concept establishes it as an inviting, neighborhood destination with over 345 company-owned and franchised restaurants in 34 states.