Charlie Morrison named CEO of Jersey Mike's

April 24, 2025

Jersey Mike's Subs has named Charlie Morrison as CEO. The former chairman and CEO of Wingstop has also served as CEO of Salad and Go and Pizza Inn, is taking…

Blaze Pizza inks deal targeting Southern California

November 12, 2024

Blaze Pizza has inked a five-unit development deal with Red Phoenix Group LLC, owned b y Ray Luthra and family, to target the Southern California market…

Why Shake Shack, Wingstop ended 2023 on top

Placer.ai's Lila Margalit dives into the data behind Shake Shack and Wingstop to reveal why they performed so well during the final quarter of 2023 and what…

Wingstop launches 'spicy' couples card game

December 5, 2023

To bring awareness to its seasonal limited-time flavor, Maple Sriracha, Wingstop has designed a game to help couples connect over their love of the new flavor…

Wingstop collabs with hip-hop artist on dry rub flavor

July 18, 2023

Wingstop kicked off a collaboration this week with brand fan and hip-hop artist Latto to debut a dry rub — Latto's Lemon Herb Remix. The flavor, crafted by…

Wingstop appoints chief growth officer

July 13, 2023

Wingstop has hired Anne Fischer as SVP and chief growth officer to lead Wingstop's marketing and digital strategies.

Wingstop celebrates 2,000th opening

May 9, 2023

Dallas-based Wingstop is celebrating its 2,000th opening by releasing a list of "2,000 Ways to Wingstop," highlighting ways to experience flavor in various…

Stacy Peterson takes lead role at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

November 16, 2022

Stacy Peterson, Wingstop's former chief revenue and technology officer who announced last week that she was leaving the Dallas-based company, will serve as CEO…

Leadership shake-ups coming at Wingstop, Blaze Pizza?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

November 10, 2022

Wingstop Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue and Technology Officer Stacy Peterson is stepping down to become the CEO of a "private equity-sponsored…

Wingstop delivers on Q3 expectations

October 26, 2022

Wingstop shares were up over 10% Wednesday after the Dallas-based chain posted higher-than-expected financial results for the fiscal third quarter ending Sept.

Wingstop's chicken sandwich hits menus nationwide

October 5, 2022

Wingstop launched its signature chicken sandwich Wednesday.

Digital sales soaring at Wingstop

July 28, 2022

Texas-based Wingstop, which has nearly 2,000 locations, said digital sales were up 60% in Q2, which also revealed a net income increase of 17.6% to $13.…

Salad and Go expands North Texas footprint

July 28, 2022

Phoenix-based Salad and Go is opening three locations within the next month in the Dallas-Fort Worth markets of Arlington and Rowlett, bringing its Texas store…

Salad and Go adding 3 Arizona locations

July 12, 2022

Phoenix-based Salad and Go is opening three stores over the next month in the Arizona markets of Gilbert, Tucson and Peoria.

Wingstop wins Excellence in Food Safety Award

Wingstop Chief People Officer Donnie Upshaw accepted the 2022 Excellence in Food Safety award on behalf of Wingstop at the 2022 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers …

Wow Bao wins big at 2022 Fast Casual Top 100 Gala

May 23, 2022

Chicago-based Wow Bao has topped the 2022 list of Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, making history as the first brand to ever win the honor twice. It…

Wingstop developing in South Korea

May 16, 2022

Dallas-based Wingstop has inked an agreement to develop 60 restaurants over 10 years in South Korea with the potential for 200-250 total restaurants in the…

Wingstop investing $50M in tech

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

February 16, 2022

Although Wingstop's Q4 domestic same-store sales increased 7.5%, the Texas-based chain suffered a net income loss of $6.4 million, or 21 cents per share…

Wingstop launching 'restaurant of the future'

February 3, 2022

Wingstop has opened a restaurant doubling as an innovation lab to test equipment and layouts. Located on Lovers Lane in Dallas — near the chain's Global…

Wingstop promotes SVP to chief people officer

December 22, 2021

Wingstop has promoted Donnie Upshaw from SVP of People to chief people officer.