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Wingstop

A wing specialist built for takeout and delivery.
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Total investment
$310,400 to $1,048,500$310K – $1.05M

FDD Item 7

Franchise fee
$25,000

One-time · FDD Item 5

Royalty
6%

Of gross sales · FDD Item 6

Locations
3,056

2,999 franchised · 57 company

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Overview

Wingstop is a wing-focused chain selling bone-in and boneless wings in many flavors, plus fries and sides, from small carryout- and delivery-oriented restaurants. It had about 3,056 restaurants worldwide at the end of 2025, roughly 98% of them franchised. New units are sold mainly through multi-unit development agreements with experienced restaurant operators.

Founded
1994
Franchising since
1998
Home-based
No
Multi-unit
Available

Costs and requirements

What it takes to open a Wingstop franchise, as disclosed in the brand’s FDD.
ItemAmountSource
Total initial investment$310,400 to $1,048,500FDD Item 7
Initial franchise fee$25,000FDD Item 5
Royalty6% of gross salesFDD Item 6
Brand fund5.5% of gross salesFDD Item 6
Liquid capital required—Brand requirement
Net worth required—Brand requirement
Financial performanceIncluded in Item 19FDD Item 19

Figures as listed by the brand in its 2026 FDD. Always confirm them in the current FDD you receive.

Ideal owner

The background and goals that fit a Wingstop franchise.
  • Proven multi-unit restaurant operating experience
  • Strong net worth and liquidity to fund a multi-store development
  • Growth mindset with a track record in franchising

Training and support

How the brand prepares and supports new owners.

  1. Pre-opening

    Dedicated real estate and construction teams help with site selection, build-out and pre-launch preparation.

  2. Marketing

    National advertising funded by the ad fund, digital ordering, social media and a loyalty program/app.

  3. Operations

    Field operations support, proprietary technology, purchasing co-ops and post-opening guidance.

Initial training

Roughly three to four weeks of training combining online modules, classroom sessions at the Dallas restaurant support center and hands-on work in an operating restaurant.

Availability

Confirmed open for new franchises in 5 states:

Other markets

We list the states where we have confirmed the brand is actively awarding territories. Ask the franchise team about markets not shown here.

This listing is compiled from the franchisor’s public franchise materials and is not an offer to sell a franchise. An offer is made only through the franchisor’s Franchise Disclosure Document, which you must receive at least 14 calendar days before signing a binding agreement or paying any money. Some states require registration before a franchise can be offered to their residents. Fransion is not affiliated with this brand.

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