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Wingstop expands into Mexico

April 8, 2009

DALLAS —Wingstop hasannounced its first international franchise agreement for 10 restaurants in the State of Mexico and Mexico DF over the next two years.

Under the agreement, WIS de Mexico S.A. de C.V. will open three restaurants in the first year and seven locations the following year.

"This is a major milestone in Wingstop history," said Jim Flynn, CEO of Wingstop. "Our first international franchise is a huge step for our brand and we could not have chosen a more dedicated and talented group of brand partners in Jose Luis, Luis Antonio and Jose Francisco. Their restaurant operating experience in Mexico will serve them well in moving forward with Wingstop."

Wingstop, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, has 650 restaurants open or under development in the United States andhas experienced a record 23 quarters of positive same store sales.