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Wingstop sales up 16 percent in Q3

October 10, 2012

Wingstop's same-store sales for the third quarter are up 16 percent over the same quarter last year and 13 percent for the year to date.

Sports and wings go hand-in-hand, and with the start of football season, along with the dramatic MLB pennant races, Wingstop experienced one of its strongest quarters to date.

"This is our favorite time of year," said Charlie Morrison, Wingstop President and CEO. "There's nothing better than watching guests stop in before the game and pick up wings for the perfect tailgate party. Wings are a convivial food, and our fans crave a product that's made-to-order and uncompromising in quality."

In addition to strong sales, the rapidly expanding concept opened nine new restaurants last quarter, bringing its total to 30 new locations this year, with 25 to 30 more stores expected to open in the fourth quarter.

The chain also signed development agreements in the third quarter representing 35 new locations, and for the year to date has signed agreements to open 134 new restaurants.

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