But Buffalo Wild Wings and its competitors have had to handle rising food costs. Chipotle Mexican Grill saw its shares crushed when it reined in growth projections due to the cost of its ingredients, and Buffalo Wild Wings has also cited food prices as a major source of uncertainty for its overall cost structure. Although Panera Bread has managed to fight back by having internally owned and operated central bakeries produce dough for franchise locations throughout their respective regions, it would be challenging for Buffalo Wild Wings to take similar action by vertically integrating chicken farms into its restaurant business.