Wingstop Franchise
Chicken wings restaurant and takeout
In response to the increasing popularity of buffalo-style chicken wings, Antonio Swad founded Wingstop in 1994. In 1998, the privately owned company began franchising. It has more than 19 stores in operation, with several others in development throughout the southern United States. Wingstop is based in Garland, Texas.
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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees
How much does it cost to open a Wingstop franchise?
Total Investment: $247,900-$400,900
Initial Franchise Fee: $10,000-$16,500
Royalty Fee: 5%
Advertising Fee: N/A
Term of Agreement: 10 years
How to contact Wingstop
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Wingstop Restaurants Inc.
1234 Northwest Hwy.
Garland,
TX
75041
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Phone: (972)686-6500
Fax: (972)686-6502
Website: Visit Website
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Wingstop News
Local Wingstop Franchise Planned
With his parents both hailing from Palestine, Tyler businessman Bryan Selden has spent plenty of time visiting family in Anderson County over the years.
As a franchise holder for Wingstop restaurants, Selden wants to return to the Palestine area — with chicken.
Selden has teamed with businessm... more
Franchise Veterans Sign 10-unit Agreement With Wingstop
Three Texas entrepreneurs with almost 50 years of combined franchise experience have signed an agreement to open at least 10 new Wingstop (wingstopfranchise.com) restaurants throughout East Texas.
Under terms of the agreement, Bryan Seldon and David Weaver will join existing Wingstop franchisee ... more
Wingstop Names Bruce Evans Vice President Of Franchise Recruitment
Wingstop Restaurants Inc. announced today that Bruce Evans has been promoted to Vice President of Franchise Recruitment. Since joining the company in 2001, Evans has been an integral part of Wingstop's rise from a regional brand to the nation's recognized leader in the buffalo-style chicken ... more
Wingstop, A Fast-growing, Chicken Wing Franchise Known For Cooked-to-order Wings, Continued Its California Expansion With Recent Opening
Danilo Ragasa of Heavenly Wings, Inc., opened the new Wingstop in the Chino Hills Marketplace at 4200 Chino Hills Parkway (At Pipeline and Chino Hills Parkway). The restaurant is open daily from 11 am to midnight. To contact the new Wingstop or to place take out orders, call (909) 517-2400.
Wings... more
Wingstop announced today 2006 year-end sales and growth figures. The chicken-wing-only chain's comp store sales increased 13.6 percent in 2006 with 14 consecutive quarters of comp store increases. Wingstop's system-wide sales increased 29.7 percent from $118.5 million in 2005 to $153.7 milli... more
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Franchise History
When did the first Wingstop open? 1994
When did Wingstop start franchising? 1998
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Financing Options
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| Accounts Receivable |
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Third Party Financing Source(s): the SBA
Training & Support
Support Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising
Business 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)
Qualifications & Business Experience
Business Experience: General business experience
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