Spice Up Your Resolutions: Wingstop Declares Dry Rub January a Month of Flavorful Indulgence

As millions of Americans embrace the Dry January trend, Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) boldly declares that flavor cannot take a backseat. With many resolutions for 2024 being about adding something to your life, Wingstop introduces Dry Rub January – challenging fans to indulge in Wingstop's signature dry rubs on cooked-to-order wings, chicken tenders and chicken sandwiches all month long, for a flavor experience to enhance the New Year.

Between Wingstop's three iconic dry rub flavors, there are plenty of seasonings for fans to get their...

Wingstop Names Chris Fallon Chief Information Officer

Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) named Chris Fallon as SVP, Chief Information Officer today, charged with leading the brand's enterprise and restaurant technology solutions, IT infrastructure and information security.

Chris is an experienced technology leader, where his responsibilities spanned retail back-of-house, corporate, licensed stores and CPG technologies at Starbucks over his 14-year tenure. Most recently, Chris served as Chief Information Officer at Fortune Brands Water Innovations, overseeing the Moen and House of Rohl businesses.

"Wingstop's category of one position is further strengthened by our tech-forward strategy and vision to digitize every...

Wingstop Pairs Spicy and Sweet with New Maple Sriracha Flavor

Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) added Maple Sriracha to its flavor roster for a limited time beginning today, with the perfect, unexpected pairing of sweet and heat. The new flavor attracts two opposites, uniting sweet maple with a fiery Sriracha heat, available on cooked-to-order, sauced-and-tossed chicken sandwiches, classic or boneless wings, and crispy tenders.

The Flavor Experts have seen the success of sweet heat flavor profiles, with menu staple Mango Habanero and fan-obsessed Hot Honey Rub, a previously offered limited-time only flavor...

Wingstop's New Cajun Meal Deal Offers Everything Fans Crave, Smothered in Extra Flavor

Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) launched the Cajun Meal Deal today – a new menu innovation that packs everything fans crave into one easy-to-indulge box, smothered in extra flavor. Only available at Wingstop, the meal comes in fans' choice of a cooked-to-order chicken sandwich, classic wings, boneless wings or crispy tenders with craveable loaded fries, drizzled with Wingstop's signature ranch, melty cheese and bold Cajun seasoning.

Available in U.S. restaurants for a limited time, this meal – complete with a cold beverage...

Wingstop Announces $125 Million Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement

Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) today announced that it has entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement ("ASR") with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC to repurchase $125.0 million of Wingstop common stock. The ASR was entered into under Wingstop's previously announced $250.0 million share repurchase program. After completion of the ASR, $125.0 million will remain available under Wingstop's share repurchase program.

Wingstop is funding the ASR with cash on hand. Under the terms of the agreement, Wingstop will receive an initial share delivery of approximately 567,000 shares, with the...

Wingstop Inc. Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Wingstop Inc. today announced financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended July 1, 2023.

Highlights for the fiscal second quarter 2023 compared to the fiscal second quarter 2022:

• System-wide sales increased 27.8% to $809.8 million
• 50 net new openings in the fiscal second quarter 2023
• Domestic same store sales increased 16.8%
• Domestic restaurant AUVs exceeded $1.7 million
• Digital sales increased to 65.2%
• Total revenue increased 27.9% to $107.2 million
• Net income increased 21.6% to $16.2 million, or $0.54 per diluted...

Wingstop Achieves 2,000th Restaurant Milestone, Continuing Accelerated Pace of Development

Wingstop today announced the opening of its 2,000th global restaurant in Pittsburgh, PA. This milestone comes on the heels of continued, industry-leading momentum, having delivered 20% same-store sales growth in the first quarter of 2023 and achieving its 19th consecutive year of same-store sales growth in 2022. With significant whitespace ahead, this development milestone is one step in Wingstop's journey to Top 10 Global Restaurant Brand status, with a goal of over 7,000 restaurants globally.

"I'm proud of our team and Wingstop brand partners for driving Wingstop's...

Wingstop Inc. Reports Fiscal Quarter 2023 Fiancial Results

Wingstop Inc. today announced financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended April 1, 2023.

Highlights for the fiscal first quarter 2023 compared to the fiscal first quarter 2022:

• System-wide sales increased 30.4% to $821.6 million
• 37 net new openings in the fiscal first quarter 2023, resulting in an increase in unit count of 11.4%
• Domestic same store sales increased 20.1%
• Domestic restaurant AUVs increased to $1.7 million
• Digital sales increased to 65.2%
• Total revenue increased 42.7% to $108.7 million
• Net income increased 80.6% to...