There is no blueprint for a successful Wingstop franchisee. Some are former teachers, others doctors or homemakers, white collar executives and blue collar workers. The background is essentially irrelevant – more important is that our franchisees share a vision for the business, an overwhelming desire to make it a success, a commitment to execute the plan and all the while, enjoy the ride. With more than 550 restaurants either open or under development in 27 states, Wingstop has positioned itself as one of the hottest franchise concepts available today.
An Innovative and Popular Menu Selection
Menus across the country offer up wings in the appetizer section. In a flash of innovation, Wingstop promoted buffalo-style chicken wings to a main entrée. Since we are "The Wing Experts", the focal point of our menu is our legendary buffalo-style chicken wings, always made fresh-to-order and served steaming-hot. Our chicken wings are sauced in the customer’s selection of nine proprietary flavors, including Original Hot, Cajun, Atomic, Mild, Teriyaki, Lemon Pepper, Hawaiian, Garlic Parmesan, and Hickory Smoked BBQ. Our unique flavors enhance the broad market appeal of the Wingstop brand.
Our wings are a meal by themselves, but we also offer a variety of delicious homemade sides including fresh-cut in house seasoned fries, bourbon double-baked beans, classic pearl potato salad, chilled carrot and celery sticks, creamy Ranch or chunky Bleu Cheese dressings, hot rolls, soft drinks, and a wide selection of beers and wine.
A Concept that’s One-of-a-Kind for Both Franchisees and Customers
Proprietary flavor profiles developed over a five-year period provide our customers with quality and consistency that most chains only hope to achieve with food that is cooked to order. Wingstop sauces and seasonings are not available anyplace else, so our taste is completely unique. 75-80% of our business is done in carry-out. This level of food to-go means you can have a small footprint operation going into inline neighborhood shopping centers. There is no need for drive-thru accessibility or ground up construction which would impede development. Wingstop restaurants are designed to feature a nostalgic, aviation-themed atmosphere: All of our stores are outfitted with 1930’s – 1940’s, pre-jet engine aviation décor and artifacts so the entire family will feel welcome in our comfortable and inviting surroundings.
No Previous Restaurant Experience is Necessary!
If you want the pride, challenge, and tremendous rewards of owning your own Wingstop, if you are hard working, progressive, and have the positive outlook necessary for success in today’s business environment, if you want to be a valued member who shares common goals and interests, then Wingstop might be ideal for you. Restaurant experience is helpful but not necessary for single-unit operators. In fact, the majority of our brand-partners had never been in the restaurant business prior to joining Wingstop. Multi-unit developers should have previous restaurant operational and/or development experience.