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Next stop for Wingstop: Baltimore/D.C. corridor

January 26, 2011

Wingstop has signed a development agreement to open 20 new stores in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. corridor within the next several years.

The contract was signed with business partners Rahim Kurji and Bidjaan Kassam, who expect to open four of the planned locations in Baltimore and Washington, D.C. this year.

In addition to Wingstop, Kassam and Kurji are involved in multiple business ventures. The Dallas-based operators already have local management teams in place and are currently scouting sites in Baltimore and D.C. to bring the agreement to fruition.

"We love the Wingstop product, and the concept of just serving wings and fries," said Kurji. "It's a fresh, simple idea and the demographics and density of D.C. and Baltimore are a perfect fit. Plus, D.C. is a transient city so there's a built-in audience of California and Texas fans who live here and already know the concept and love the food. We're excited to open our first stores later this year." 

With a focus on cooked-to-order chicken wings, the Wingstop menu features traditional and boneless wings sauced and tossed in nine proprietary flavors including Original Hot, Lemon Pepper and Garlic Parmesan, as well as side dishes such as fresh-cut, seasoned fries.

The Richardson, Texas-based company has more than 475 restaurants open across the United States and Mexico.