May 19, 2013

Wingstop

Wingstop Sets Goal of 5.6 Million Wings for Super Sunday

This year the National Chicken Council projects more than 1.25 billion wings–or 100 million pounds–will be consumed during Super Bowl weekend.

And on Sunday, Feb. 5, more than 6,500 Wing Experts nationwide will join forces behind the counter at 500...

Strong Growth, Sales Mark Banner Year for Wingstop

Wingstop celebrated a groundbreaking year in 2011 – opening 34 new restaurants, including its 500th location in Brooklyn, New York – and reached more than eight years of consecutive same store sales increases.

Additionally, Wingstop’s same-store sales for the...

Wingstop Promotes Vernon to SVP of Development

Rapidly expanding Wingstop, which recently opened its 500 restaurant, has promoted David Vernon to senior vice president of development. In his new role, Vernon will oversee the franchise development, construction, and real estate departments.

Wingstop Celebrates 500th Restaurant With $5 Combos

Wingstop, the national chicken wing chain that has sold more than 3 billion wings, will celebrate its 500threstaurant, located at 289 Livingston St. in Brooklyn, New York, on Monday, Dec. 19.

In celebration of 500 restaurants, and as a thank you to wing fans across the country...

Wingstop Commits to Opening 120 Units

Based on the success of its stores in Mexico City, Wingstop has announced the company will add 120 restaurants across Mexico over the next seven years, thanks to a master franchise agreement with WIS Master S.A. de C.V.

Wingstop Secures $15 Million to Support Franchisees

Wingstop, the rapidly expanding wing chain with almost 500 locations in the U.S. and Mexico, announced a new program designed to provide financing for franchisees. The financing will be provided through Franchise America Finance (FAF) and The Bancorp Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of The...

Wingstop Franchisee to Bring 120 Stores to Mexico

Based on the success of its stores in Mexico City, Mexico, Wingstop today announced the company will add 120 restaurants across Mexico over the next seven years, thanks to a master franchise agreement with WIS Master S.A. de C.V.

Wingstop Appoints Chief Franchise Relations Officer

Wingstop Restaurants announced today that Wes Jablonski has been named to the newly-created position of chief franchise relations officer.

Jablonski, who has been a member of the Wingstop management team for nine years, had served as chief development officer since 2009 and chief...

Wingstop Scores Slam Dunk With NBA’s Drew Gooden

The lockout may have stalled the NBA season, but things are still heating up for Milwaukee Bucks forward Drew Gooden. Gooden has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with national hot wing chain Wingstop to open four restaurants in Orlando, Florida, over the next few years.

Gooden and...

Rick Ross’ First Wingstop Rolls into Memphis

America’s best wings have landed in Memphis, Tennessee, thanks to platinum selling recording artist Rick Ross. Today, the Maybach Music Group CEO opened Ross’ first Wingstop restaurant at 7706 Winchester Rd.

Wingstop and Rick Ross first appeared together on Ross’ hit...

Celebrity Spokespeople: Not Just for the Mega Chains

Most consumers can recall a celebrity-driven fast food marketing campaign, whether it’s Michael Jordan and Larry Bird shooting hoops for McDonald’s or Michael Phelps bringing gold to Subway.

But celebrity spokespeople extend beyond the mega-famous endorsing for the mega-chains...

Franchisees Help Wingstop Takes Flight in Atlanta

Wingstop announced today the company has signed multiple development agreements that will result in 15 new restaurants in the Atlanta area.

Wingstop, owned by Atlanta-based Roark Capital Group, hosted an open house event last spring where franchise...

Double Dip? Bring It On

With the housing market still depressed, food prices on the rise, and unemployment hovering above 9 percent, some economists now fear that the nation is on the verge of entering a second round of recession, if it hasn’t already.

While the prospect of a “double dip” into...

Wingstop Awards Golden Goose to Top Performers

Wingstop recently honored its top performing brand partners, team members, and vendors during the company’s 9th International Convention at the Red Rock Casino Resort in Las Vegas.

The honorees of Wingstop’s signature Golden Goose award included single-store and...

It’s a Rap: Rick Ross Brings Wingstop to Tennessee

Maybach Music Group CEO and platinum selling recording artist Rick Ross has added Wingstop to his growing empire.

Rick Ross, affectionately called the Boss, recently signed a development agreement to bring Wingstop to Memphis...

The Contenders
August 2011

Brands No. 51-65 are fast-rising quick-service and fast-casual companies that just missed the QSR 50.

With NFL Lockout Over, Fast Feeders Breathe Easy

Several restaurant concepts are breathing a sigh of relief this week after the NFL lockout, which began in March, was lifted Monday, ensuring that none of the 2011 season will be missed.

In a QSR story published shortly...

Wingstop’s Year-to-Year Sales Continue Increase

Wingstop announced today that same store sales for the second quarter are up 6 percent over the same quarter last year, and up 4.2 percent for the first half of 2011.

“This has been one of the strongest quarters of the past few years, and we got there without raising prices or...

Wingstop Named Top Franchise Deal

Wingstop, the rapidly expanding wing chain with more than seven consecutive years of same store sales increases, has been named one of the 10 best franchise deals in the nation, according to QSR magazine.

The 10 Best Franchise Deals
June 2011

For some, it’s an average sales-to-investment ratio nearing 2:1, dedicated corporate support that helps franchisees succeed, or a distinctive niche that carries marketplace allures.

For others, a good franchise deal boasts recent growth despite the nation’s economic woes,...