April 17, 2011
91. Wingstop
Richardson, Texas / No. of units: 475+
With its 1930s and 1940s “pre-jet” aviation-themed décor and a menu focused solely on cooked-to-order chicken wings, Wingstop has made quite an impression on its guests. A recent study from Technomic Inc. found that consumers in markets where there is a Wingstop restaurant ranked the chain as the No. 1 concept for wings. Last year, the company launched a franchise incentive program, opened its first location in Queens, N.Y., and became an official sponsor of the L.A. Lakers.