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Wingstop sales increase 12.6 percent

July 8, 2012

Wingstop has announced that same store sales for the second quarter are up 12.6 percent over the same quarter last year and 11.5 percent year to date.

“The popularity of chicken wings is bigger than ever,” said Charlie Morrison, who was named Wingstop president and CEO last month. “At a time when many concepts are scrambling to add chicken and wings to the menu, we have been perfecting the wing and fresh, made-to-order chicken for almost two decades – we are the wing experts.”

Wingstop also has opened 25 new locations so far this year. The company expects to open an additional 30 restaurants in the third and fourth quarters.

“Our guests are avid wing fans, and they appreciate our dedication to quality. It sets us apart,” Morrison said.

The rapidly expanding chain also set a franchise sales record for the first half of 2012 – signing agreements to develop 101 new restaurants.

Other milestones this quarter include the formation of four new advertising co-ops in Chicago, Phoenix, San Diego and Denver, and the launch of its first national Facebook campaign, which almost quadrupled the number of Wingstop fans.

“This year is shaping up to be one for the record books,” Morrison said. “In addition to the double digit sales increase, we are also on track to set a franchise sales record. As we head into the late summer and fall, we are poised for continued growth and that’s due in large part to our dedicated franchise Brand Partners, top-notch crew members and hard working corporate team.”

Wingstop plans to open an additional 30 stores this year, including its first restaurants in Michigan and Seattle and new locations in developing markets Chicago, St. Louis, Memphis, Charleston, N.C., and Phoenix.