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Top 100: Restaurants - Wingstop

Wingstop is number 36 on our Top 100: Restaurants list.

February 7, 2015

Wingstop is number 36 on our Top 100: Restaurants list.

Boasting 10 years of same-store sales increases, a small footprint and a simple operating platform, Wingstop has become a leader in the fast casual industry. The chain, known for its fresh, cooked-to-order chicken wings and bold flavors, has more than 620 locations and plans to hit 1,000 by 2017. 

The chain, founded in 1994 in Dallas, has enjoyed some national attention from one of its more famous franchisees, rapper Rick Ross. In 2009, he namedropped Wingstop in a song, “MC Hammer” from his album “Teflon Don.” His affinity for the brand inspired him to invest in the chain, and he opened his first location in 2011 in Memphis. His favorite wing flavor: Lemon Pepper.