Our History

Wingstop landed on the scene in 1994 with the idea of serving the ultimate buffalo-style chicken wings and to provide quality products with superior service at an exceptional value.

The restaurant was an immediate hit and in 1997 we began offering franchises in response to the growing interest from entrepreneurs wanting to open their own Wingstop restaurant.

Today we have more than 600 restaurants open or under development in 34 states and continue to add new stores at a rate of almost 30 percent annually.

And as we expand across the United State we continue to hold true to the original concept. Our wings, which have won awards in competitions nationwide, remain the only center of the plate item on the menu. In addition, Wingstop is continually ranked among the best franchise concepts in the nation by restaurant and franchise industry publications.

The Menu

Over a decade after opening our first restaurant, our legendary buffalo-style chicken wings remain the primary focus at Wingstop.

Each is made fresh-to-order, served steaming-hot and sauced in one of nine proprietary flavors, including Original Hot, Cajun, Atomic, Mild, Teriyaki, Lemon Pepper, Hawaiian Barbeque, Garlic Parmesan, and Hickory Smoked BBQ.

Our Restaurants

Wingstop restaurants are designed to create a fun, comfortable atmosphere for our customers and for ease of operations by the franchisee.

All of our stores are outfitted with 1930's - 1940's, pre-jet engine aviation décor and artifacts. The entire family will feel welcome in our comfortable and inviting surroundings.

Franchise Information

The Wingstop Franchise Program offers opportunities for both single unit and multi-unit developers in markets across the U.S. and Mexico.

Single-unit operators must live in the market they seek to develop and have a minimum net worth of $400,000 of which $200,000 must be liquid capital.

Multi-unit developers must have liquidity totaling $200,000 per store and must have restaurant operations or development experience

The franchise fee is $25,000 for a single unit.  A discounted franchise fee of $18,500 is offered for subsequent stores in a multi-unit agreement. The fee covers all costs related to organization, trademark registration and protection, and franchisee training.

Wingstop franchisees pay a royalty of 5 percent of sales and contribute and additional 2% of sales to the national advertising fund.

Franchise agreements are for 10 years with an option to renew for 10 years.

Support from proven professionals

Training
As a Wingstop franchisee you and your general manager will participate in an intensive four-week training at the Wingstop corporate offices in Dallas, Texas. In addition to a simulation in which you run a store as if it were your own, you receive hands-on training in the following areas:

• Restaurant operations
• Hospitality
• Labor management
• Administration
• Marketing
• Food preparation
• Customer relations
• Sanitation
• Employee relations and retention
• Interviewing and hiring
• Advertising

Daily support
As a Wingstop Brand Partner you have direct access to support professionals experienced in all aspects of restaurant operations. In addition, our intranet provides ongoing updates and information important to your operations.

The Next Steps

To find out if a Wingstop restaurant is the franchise opportunity that is right for you, you will need to take the next step.