June 19, 2013

Wingstop

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...

Wingstop Takes Flight
August 2012

Wingstop’s executive chairman of the board, Jim Flynn, isn’t shy about comparing his brand to McDonald’s.

“I want to say we’re going to be the McDonald’s of the wing industry, and basically, we are at this point,” he says. “Because there...

Wingstop Named Preferred Wings Of Miami Hurricanes

Just as football season is heating up, Wingstop and the University of Miami announced that the award-winning chicken wing chain was named the Preferred Wings of the University of Miami Hurricanes.

As a new official partner, University of Miami student, alumni, and fans, will receive...

Wingstop Forms Ad Co-Op with Campbell & Company Media

 

QSR 50 Contenders
August 2012

Want to know which 15 brands are knocking on the QSR 50's door? Some are old favorites, others are new to the list, but they're all trying their hardest to climb their way into the Top 50 ranks.

51 McAlister’s Deli rank last year: 52...

Wingstop Forms Advertising Co-ops in Major Western Markets

To support its rapid expansion, Wingstop has formed advertising cooperatives in Phoenix, San Diego, and Denver, and named DB&M Media as agency of record for the newly created co-ops.

A Los Angeles-based marketing and media firm, DB&M Media will spearhead...

Wingstop Same-Store Sales Up 12.6 Percent in Q2

Wingstop announced today that same-store sales for the second quarter are up 12.6 percent over the same quarter last year and 11.5 percent for the year to date.

“The popularity of chicken wings is bigger than ever,” says Charlie Morrison, who was named Wingstop president and...

Wingstop Franchisee Plans Three Locations in Virginia

Neil Frank is saying goodbye to corporate America, and hello to wings.

Frank, a former strategic marketing manager/software engineer, has decided to trade in his corporate badge and become his own boss, with plans to open three Wingstop locations in Virginia. He hopes to open...

Wingstop Ready for Takeoff in Oregon

Wingstop is flying high in Oregon. The 515-unit wing chain announced today that the company has signed a multi-unit development agreement to open 12 new restaurants throughout the state of Oregon.

Charles Morrison Named Wingstop CEO

The Wingstop Board of Directors today announced Charles Morrison has been named president and chief executive officer of the company. Morrison replaces James Flynn, who becomes executive chairman of the Board.

Wingstop Bestows Scholarships to High School Athletes

Wingstop celebrated the accomplishments of five talented Dallas-Fort Worth high school athletes with a special reception and awards presentation at the KTVT-TV CBS studios in Fort Worth on June 7.

The Richardson, Texas-based wing chain honored student athletes throughout the...

Wingstop Debuts iPad App, Tap Into Wings Sweepsakes

Wingstop is now just a few taps away thanks to the introduction of the Wingstop iPad app.

And to celebrate, the award-winning wing chain is giving away five custom-engraved Wingstop iPad 3 tablets as part of its “Tap Into Wings”...

Wingstop Lands in Hialeah-Miami Lakes, Florida

Wingstop is flying high in Hialeah-Miami Lakes. The award-winning hot wing chain has opened its 13th South Florida restaurant at 6408 NW 186th St.  

“We’re so excited to bring another Wingstop to Hialeah-Miami Lakes...

Wingstop to Double Chicago Presence with 25 New Units

Ten years after opening its first Chicago location, Wingstop has announced plans to double the company’s presence in the area, adding more than 25 locations, including five new restaurants scheduled to open this year.

To support the expansion effort, Wingstop has formed an...

OC Metro Magazine Honors Local Wingstop Owner

Orange County, California, Wingstop owner Danny Sonenshine was recently named to OC METRO magazine’s annual 40 Under 40 List.

Each year, OC METRO magazine, Orange County’s premier business and lifestyle publication, selects a group of young...

Wingstop Signs Multi-Unit Deal in the Southeast

Wingstop is expanding in the Southeast thanks to a development agreement to open several new locations throughout Georgia and South Carolina.

Richard Connolly of Hilton Head, S.C. has signed a multi-unit development agreement that includes Savannah, Pooler, Hinesville, and Fort Stewart in...

How to Take Advantage of the Cloud
May 2012

When most people think about vital restaurant equipment, they picture stoves, ovens, fryers, and pans. But with the Internet Age moving along at hyper speed, the computer server may soon become the most valuable piece of equipment in a restaurant’s inventory.