Wingstop

$WNGSF500 #6
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryChicken
Locations2,586
Franchisee Count2,520
Franchise Fee$25,000
Item 7 Low$310,400
Item 7 Midpoint$679,450
Item 7 High$1,048,500
Royalty Fees6% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund5.5%
Sold Not Open56
ParentWingstop Inc.
Founded1994
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business31
Began FranchisingMay 1997
HQDallas, TX
Executives6
LinksWeb
Main Phone(972) 686-6500
FDD IssuedApril 21, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Wingstop Franchising LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Wingstop Restaurants, which serve chicken wings, boneless wings, tenders, chicken sandwiches, French fries, and beverages in a variety of highly-seasoned flavors.

Wingstop Franchising LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wingstop Funding LLC, which is in turn a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wingstop Guarantor LLC. Wingstop Inc. is the ultimate parent company. Key executives include President Michael Skipworth and CFO Alex Kaleida.

Wingstop Franchising LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Wingstop Restaurants, which serve chicken wings, boneless wings, tenders, chicken sandwiches, French fries, and beverages in a variety of highly-seasoned flavors.

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