Wingstop debuts Orange Szechuan LTO

December 1, 2021

Wingstop's newest limited-time flavor, Orange Szechuan, is now available in all 1,600 locations.

Wingstop uniforms made from recycled water bottles

November 24, 2021

Dallas-based Wingstop, which has 1,600 locations worldwide, is rolling out a uniform program featuring clothing made from over 2 million recycled plastic water…

Wingstop misses Q3 expectations

November 3, 2021

Although Wingstop Inc. reported Wednesday that systemwide sales were up 16.7% for the fiscal third quarter ending Sept. 25, the chicken wing chain's earnings…

Multi-unit franchisors talk expansion plans, issues plaguing growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Franchising can be difficult in the best of times, but add in supply chain issues, labor shortages and a pandemic and it can be downright impossible. A panel…

Wingstop's Nicolas Boudet lands 2nd role

September 13, 2021

Wingstop has awarded a second role to Nicolas Boudet, who has been serving as president of International since 2018. He is now also SVP of Global Development.

Wingstop promotes 2 execs to COO, CFO roles

August 31, 2021

Dallas-based Wingstop, which has over 1,600 locations worldwide, has promoted Michael Skipworth to president and COO and Alex Kaleida to CFO. Skipworth…

Wingstop shifting to 'digital, platform-based strategy'

August 17, 2021

Wingstop, which has over 1,600 locations worldwide, is investing in its digital strategy by promoting three executives on its technology-related team.

Wingstop makes minority investment in UK arm

May 25, 2021

Wingstop, which has more than 1,500 locations worldwide, has made a minority investment in its UK business, operated by Lemon Pepper Holdings Ltd. The…

Wingstop lands 100-unit deal in Canada

April 27, 2021

Dallas-based Wingstop, which has more than 1,500 locations worldwide, is expanding into Canada through an agreement with JPK Capital to develop 100 Wingstop…

2 CEOs throw down in wing-eating contest

Charles Watson, CEO of Tropical Smoothie Cafe, challenged Wingstop CEO Charlie Morrison to an atomic wing eating contest, where the losing CEO agreed to make a…

Wingstop CEO positive about future despite Q4 loss

February 17, 2021

Although Wingstop Inc. missed Wall Street expectations Wednesday when it reported a fourth-quarter loss of $6.4 million or 21 cents per share, CEO Charlie…

Wingstop debuts 1,500th unit

November 3, 2020

Dallas-based Wingstop Inc. has opened its 1,500th restaurant. Located at 8675 W. Rome Blvd., in Las Vegas, the milestone follows the news of Wingstop's 4…

Wingstop delcares special dividend after strong Q3

November 2, 2020

After reporting that Q3 system-wide sales were up nearly 33%, Wingstop Inc.'s board of directors has approved a special cash dividend of $5 per share in…

Wingstop's ex chief experience officer returns to lead tech team

May 12, 2020

Stacy Peterson Androes, Wingstop's former chief experience officer who left the chain last year, has rejoined the company as chief technology officer.

Wingstop sees Q1 same-store sales boost despite COVID-related shift

April 7, 2020

Wingstop Inc. released preliminary fiscal first-quarter results showing a boost in same-store business following the switch to takeout and delivery due to the…

Wingstop paying fans to wear swag

March 9, 2020

Wingstop Inc. is recruiting fans to help advertise its boneless wings and nationwide delivery by paying them to wear free, Wingstop-branded merchandise. Rather…

Wingstop shares dip after Q4 earnings miss estimates

February 19, 2020

Shares of Wingstop Inc. fell Wednesday morning afer the restaurant missed earnings estimates during its fiscal fourth quarter. 

Wingstop, McAlister’s Deli, Tropical Smoothie leaders among RFIS closing keynote panelists

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

During the closing keynote session at the annual Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit next month in Atlanta, the presidents and CEOs of International…

Wingstop finishes 2019 on a high note

January 16, 2020

Wingstop Inc. on Thursday reported a 21% increase in sales during the fiscal fourth-quarter, fueled by higher same-store sales in U.S. and a smaller increase…

Wingstop names Mahesh Sadarangani as COO

January 8, 2020

Mahesh Sadarangani is now chief operating officer for Wingstop Inc. He previously served as senior vice president of channel strategy, according to a press…