May 24, 2013

Wingstop

Wingstop announced that, after building its success with chicken wings, it is now taking on the chicken sandwich. The national chain that specializes in made-to-order chicken wings is expanding its menu to include its original version of the chicken sandwich: Gliders.

Billionaire owners, millionaire players, an increasingly disenchanted fan base, mounds of legal speak, and segments of the quick-service industry wondering what it all might mean to their bottom line—it’s a recipe for a dish many restaurant brands would rather not make.

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Wingstop announced that same store sales for the first quarter are up 2.5 percent over the same quarter last year.  

The 480-unit chain sold more than 5 million wings on Super Bowl Sunday—a record for the company—opened six new stores, and awarded development...

With Super Bowl XLV planned for this weekend, restaurants in the Dallas-Forth Worth metroplex are preparing themselves for an influx of people, money, and energy that should provide a lineman-sized boost to their bottom lines.

Wingstop is expanding throughout the Baltimore-Washington Corridor. The company, which has experienced more than seven years of same-store sales increases, recently signed a development agreement to open 20 new stores in the area over the next several years.

Business partners Rahim Kurji...

As part of an aggressive national expansion campaign, Wingstop announced a franchise incentive program designed to help new and existing franchises open more Wingstop restaurants nationwide.

The program is the first time the fast-growing wing chain has offered franchise...

Wingstop today announced it has opened its first location in Queens, New York. The store, located at 31-14 Steinway Street in Astoria, is owned and operated by franchisee Mac Khahera.

With a sole focus on cooked-to-order chicken wings, the Wingstop...

The Los Angeles Lakers and Wingstop, the chicken wing chain that has sold over two billion wings, announced a sponsorship in which Wingstop will be the Official Wings Of The Los Angeles Lakers.

The three-year agreement gives Wingstop name and logo rights for use in advertising materials,...

David Vernon, the chain's new vice president of franchise sales, spent 13 years as vice president of sales at Sonic Corporation, where he helped grow the company from 1,550 drive-ins to more than 3,500 drives-ins.

Football season ushers in Boneless Blitz Bundles for hungry fans.
August 2010

There’s a Wingstop in Dallas where the counters aren’t so neat and the owner drips batter onto the floor, and when tongs fall into the deep fryer, managers stare inside thinking of ways to get them out.

Welcome to Wingstop U. Not a real store, but a...

Coca-Cola's Freestyle beverage-dispensing machine is now available in Dallas for the first time.
Wingstop announces an expansion plan for 50 locations in the Chicago area, and the chain will host a conference in June to share more information about franchising with the company.
The wing chain celebrated franchise excellence at its national convention at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
Wingstop announced the milestone at a national convention in Las Vegas recently, and also announced that the company has been acquired by Roark Capital Group.
Franchisees Noel and Angie Silva opened the Wingstop's 50th Houston location in March.
Roark Capital Group has acquired Wingstop Restaurants, Inc., one of the fastest growing concepts in the U.S.
Former Dallas Cowboy Troy Aikman helped Wingstop open its newest unit in Mexico City.
The newest Los Angeles location is a welcomed addition to the more than 90 Wingstop locations across California.
Chain expects to sell about 5 million chicken wings on February 7, which would be 10th straight record-setting Super Bowl.