Wingstop has inaugurated its 3,000th restaurant worldwide, marking a key milestone as the brand works toward its goal of becoming one of the prominent 10 Global Restaurant Brands, with over 10,000 locations.
The company reached this achievement quickly, opening nearly 800 new restaurants in just two years and expanding into six new markets: Australia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, and The Netherlands. Wingstop now has locations in 47 U.S. states and 15 countries, as well as plans to expand further into Thailand, Italy, and Ireland.
Wingstop’s growth is bolstered by strong financial returns as well as high demand from franchisees, with more than 70 new franchise partners joining in the last quarter alone.
Founded in 1994 and based in Dallas, Texas, Wingstop operates over 3,000 locations globally, with nearly all restaurants owned by franchisees. Known for its cooked-to-order wings, tenders, and chicken sandwiches in a variety of bold flavors, Wingstop has become a leader in the casual dining space. With around USD 5 billion in sales for 2024, the brand has seen 21 years of consecutive sales growth and is focused on continuing its expansion. Recently, Wingstop was named the official chicken partner of the NBA.
Executive Statement
According to Wingstop's President & CEO, Michael Skipworth, with a record pipeline of sold restaurant commitments, Wingstop shows no sign of slowing down. They have scaled from 2,000 to 3,000 restaurants in just over two years, with proven runway in our domestic and international businesses. This milestone demonstrates the strength of their brand, the whitespace ahead and the global craving for Wingstop's bold flavor.