May 23, 2013

Wingstop

Wingstop Takes Root in Southeast Asia

Wingstop announced a multi-store development agreement to open its first restaurants in Southeast Asia.

The agreement with Abaavo Group Private Limited will bring 20 Wingstop locations to Singapore.

“This agreement is a huge milestone for our international development,...

Subway Franchisee to Grow Wingstop in Indiana

Wingstop is expanding in Indiana. The 550-unit chicken wing chain signed a 12-store development agreement to grow its presence throughout the state.  

The agreement is thanks to longtime Indiana entrepreneur and businessman, Chintu Patel, who has been both a franchisor and franchisee...

Basketball Fans Score Big with Wingstop Triple Double Pack

Now that the NCAA tournament brackets are complete, Wingstop is adding to the excitement with an all-star offer for fans – the Wingstop Triple Double Pack, available at more than 550 Wingstop locations across the country.  

Brands Battle Theft, Buddy-Punching With Biometrics

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Get in the Game
March 2013

Imagine a market of 173 million potential customers. Seventy-eight million of them are female (often the primary decision-maker in the family), 61 million are college students, and 29 million have an income of more than $100,000.

Seems like a no-brainer for operators, right?

Wingstop Lands in Columbus, Ohio

Wingstop has landed in Columbus, Ohio. The 550-unit chicken wing chain has opened its first restaurant in the area and second in the state at 2836 Stelzer Road in Columbus.

Wingstop Welcomes New Chief Marketing Officer to its Team

Wingstop has appointed Doug Willmarth as its chief marketing officer, responsible for the 550-unit chain’s brand positioning, marketing strategy, and advertising execution.

The Global 30
February 2013

Now more than ever, quick-service executives are opening their eyes to the wealth of opportunity that lies beyond U.S. borders, realizing that abroad is where the growth is—and for good reason.

“Domestic is one country; international is every other country,” says Bob...

Pizza and Wings Galore: Brands Prep for Super Bowl

Four million pizzas. More than 1.2 billion wings. A whopping 325.5 million gallons of beer. These are just a few of the staggering statistics predicted for U.S. consumption this Super Bowl Sunday.

And quick serves—especially wings and pizza joints, which carry two Super Bowl must-...

Wingstop Soars to New Heights with 9th Year of Increases

Wingstop soared to new heights in 2012 – opening 57 new restaurants and achieving a record nine consecutive years of same store sales increases. The 550-unit concept’s same store sales for the fourth quarter increased 15.8 percent over the same quarter last year, and 13.7 percent for...

Are You Ready for EMV?

Though 2013 has just begun, restaurant operators should keep at least one eye on 2015, when new credit card standards will begin to reshape how most customers pay for goods and services.

By October 2015, all restaurants and other merchants will be subjected to new Europay, Mastercard, and...

Wingstop is Soon to Land in Russia

Wingstop, the award-winning chicken wing chain with more than 530 locations throughout the U.S. and Mexico, has signed a master development agreement to expand its international presence into Russia.

Wingstop Lands in Southfield, Michigan

Wingstop, the 530-unit, award-winning wing chain, has opened its first restaurant in Michigan, located at 25110 Evergreen Road in Southfield.

Wingstop Lands New Chief Development Officer

Wingstop announces Dave Vernon has been promoted to chief development officer where he will be responsible for the overall growth of the franchise network, including domestic, international, and non-traditional expansion.

8 Simple Rules for Renovation
November 2012

In many respects, Cinnabon isn’t the brand it was just one decade ago. From the company’s growing beverage line to menu introductions like Center of the Roll and Cinnabon Stix, life within a Cinnabon’s four walls has shifted in the 21st century.

But executives realized a...

Franchise Vet Ends Retirement, Opens Wingstop Stores

Thanks to the dedication of veteran franchisee Donnie Reeves, Wingstop is officially landing in Utah next year.

As a former owner-operator of multiple Wingstop locations in El Paso, Texas, and current owner of two in the Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas, area, Reeves recently decided to forgo...

Wingstop Takes Flight in Bellevue, Washington

Wingstop, the award-winning wing chain with more than 520 restaurants, opened its first Seattle-area location in Bellevue, Washington.

“We’re excited to introduce Seattle to the Wingstop experience,” says general manager Greg Southern. “As the wing experts, we...

Winging It
October 2012

It would seem strange these days to attend a Super Bowl party that didn’t have chicken wings available on the snack line. Wings are America’s “party food,” showing up at all manner of celebrations, from tailgating to graduation parties.

But now that party is...

Wingstop's Third Quarter Sales Up 16 Percent

Wingstop announces that same store sales for the third quarter are up 16 percent over the same quarter last year and 13 percent for the year to date.

Cracking the NFL

Now that football teams across the country are facing off in the NFL’s 2012 season, which kicked off last week, many quick serves are beginning a gridiron contest of their own.

Marketing and advertising efforts designed around the NFL are an increasingly hot commodity in the...