Wingstop Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Wingstop including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Wingstop Franchise
Investment $376,300 - $724,200
Franchise Fee $30,000
Royalty Fee 6%
Advertising Fee 4%
Year Founded 1994
Year Franchised 1998
Term Of Agreement 10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years
Renewal Fee -


Business Experience Requirements
 
Wingstop Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Wingstop Franchise
      In-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes
    Inventory No/Yes
    Receivables No/Yes
    Payroll No/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Wingstop Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 139 hours Classroom Training: 48 hours
    Support Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising
    Operations 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Wingstop Franchise
    US Expansion -
    Canada Expansion No
    International Expansion No

    Company Overviews

    About Wingstop

    Wingstop Franchising LLC is the franchisor. Wingstop restaurants offer chicken wings in a variety of highly-seasoned flavors. They also offer fresh-cut French fries, other foods, and beverages, including beer and wine where legally permitted. A Wingstop franchise entitles the franchisee to operate one restaurant at an approved location.

    Veteran Incentives   $15,000 off first-store franchise fee
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    #42 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #22 in Franchise 500 for 2021.