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Wingstop flies high in Q1

May 1, 2013

Wingstop is off to a strong start in 2013, with same-store sales up 13 percent in the first quarter, according to a company press release. The 565-unit concept also opened 14 new restaurants and signed development agreements to result in an additional 70 locations, bringing the total pipeline of opening commitments to more than 400 worldwide.

The chain has achieved nine consecutive years of same-store sales increases, which President and CEO Charlie Morrison credits to great tasting products, loyal fans and its continued emphasis on amazing service.

Morrison also credits Q1 success to the chain's recent national promotions – the Boneless Blitz Pack and the Triple Double Pack, which launched around football and basketball playoffs.

"This year we had our most successful Super Bowl Sunday in company history," Morrison added. "And the Triple Double Pack helped drive traffic in March during the NCAA Tournament. Our fans appreciate a great deal."

The company also signed an international development agreement in the first quarter for 20 restaurants in the country of Singapore.

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