Austin Wingco, Inc. · Wingstop · 12660 S Kirkwood Rd, Stafford, TX 77477-2900 (2024)

FAQs

Who owns Wingstop wings? ›

The restaurant chain was founded in 1994 in Garland, Texas, and began offering franchises in 1997. As of 2022, Wingstop had over 1,400 restaurants. The chain is headquartered in Addison, Texas. In 2003, the chain was acquired by Gemini Investors, which sold it to Roark Capital Group in 2010.

Founded in 1994 in Garland, Texas, we believe we pioneered the concept of wings as a “center-of-the-plate” item for all of our meal occasions. We offer our guests 11 bold, distinctive and craveable flavors on our bone-in and boneless chicken wings paired with hand-cut, seasoned fries and sides made fresh daily.

Charles Loflin of San Antonio operates 80 Wingstops and also owns the 92-unit Pizza Patron. August 27 is a special day for Charles Loflin, he says, because on that day in 1998 he bought his first Wingstop location, which he's now built to 80 stores to become the largest operator in the system.

Wingstop stores accept different forms of payment, including Google Pay, Samsung Pay, credit/ debit cards, cash, and now Apple Pay. Users can use Apple Pay as a payment option in-store when they are purchasing their favorite chicken wings.

One of Rick Ross' numerous endeavors has been purchasing Wingstop franchises, which he has been doing since 2011. Rick Ross' first Wingstop franchise was opened in Memphis, TN.

Wingstop is proud to pour a variety of Coca-Cola and Dr. Pepper beverages. Start your order to see available sizes, flavors, prices, and additional options in your area.

Treating animals well is important to our guests and our company, and Wingstop requires all of its U.S. chicken suppliers to comply with applicable USDA, FDA, state, and local regulations. Outside the U.S., we require that chicken be sourced in conformity with all laws applicable in the local country.

Each wing has 2 grams of saturated fat, so a serving of six adds 60% of the recommended daily limit to your day. Being mindful of how many you eat, sides, and other meals throughout the day can help you fit these wings into an overall healthy diet.

Former NFL player Sidney Rice also owns Wingstop locations.

Super Bowl champ and former wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks, Sidney Rice has taken his incredible talents to the food industry.

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Chick-fil-A / Founder

Why is Wingstop so popular? ›

Wingstop quickly became a fan favorite when we first opened our doors in 1994. Our proprietary recipes, outstanding food and superior customer service created a demand that could only be satisfied by more locations.

This past fall, Detroit-area Wingstop locations began offering five free boneless wings to customers who ordered with the promotional code “PISTONS” following a victory by the team.

According to its website's FAQ, all of Wingstop's chicken is halal and halal certification is available in all restaurants. Wingstop also explains how its chickens are supplied by approved suppliers and all chickens are halal slaughtered.

If you have any questions, contact us at www.wingstop.com/contact-us. Text the word "HELP" to "WINGS" (94647) to get additional information about the service. We do not charge for help messages, but normal carrier rates apply.

Wingstop has the franchise fee of up to $20,000, with total initial investment range of $346,775 to $733,249. * The estimated initial investment range given excludes real estate purchase and lease costs.

One of the non-financial highlights from the call is Brinker's plan to bring its virtual brand, It's Just Wings, “into the real world,” as CEO Kevin Hochman noted.

CraveworthyBrands currently franchises 13 locations in 8 states and has sold an additional 17 Franchise locations – set to open throughout 2023. Wing It On! is Craveworthy Brands' first QSR concept.