The Flavor Experts release list of 2,000 ways
to order, in honor of monumental opening
DALLAS, May 9, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) 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.
![In honor of Wingstop's 2,000th restaurant milestone, the Flavor Experts released a list of “2,000 Ways to Wingstop,” serving as ordering inspiration. In honor of Wingstop's 2,000th restaurant milestone, the Flavor Experts released a list of “2,000 Ways to Wingstop,” serving as ordering inspiration.](https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2072761/2000_Ways_to_Wingstop.jpg)
"I'm proud of our team and Wingstop brand partners for driving
Wingstop's growth story as we achieve our 2,000th
restaurant opening," said Michael
Skipworth, Wingstop's President & CEO. "But our story is
far from over – in fact, we're just getting started. We have a
significant opportunity in front of us to scale Wingstop from 2,000
restaurants today to over 7,000 restaurants with an accelerated
pace of growth on our mission to Serve the World Flavor."
In honor of the 2,000th restaurant milestone,
Wingstop released a list of "2,000 Ways to Wingstop" serving as
ordering inspiration. Rooted in the insight that fans often revert
to their same order, the list highlights craveable ways to
experience Wingstop's distinctive flavor in various corners of the
world, complete with viral menu hacks popularized on social
media.
At the 2,000th restaurant in Pittsburgh, Wingstop will host a ribbon
cutting at 4885 McKnight Road on May 9,
2023 followed by a celebration for flavor fans – happening
from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET – with
free samples of hand sauced-and-tossed wings and chicken
sandwiches.
Fans can share their favorite "Ways to Wingstop" by tagging
@Wingstop on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
About Wingstop
Founded in 1994 and headquartered in
Dallas, TX, Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:
WING) operates and franchises more than 2,000 locations worldwide.
The Wing Experts are dedicated to Serving the World Flavor through
an unparalleled guest experience and use of a best-in-class
technology platform, all while offering classic and boneless wings,
tenders, and chicken sandwiches, always cooked to order and hand
sauced-and-tossed in fans' choice of 11 bold, distinctive flavors.
Wingstop's menu also features signature sides including fresh-cut,
seasoned fries and freshly-made ranch and bleu cheese dips.
In fiscal year 2022, Wingstop's system-wide sales increased
16.8% to approximately $2.7 billion,
marking the 19th consecutive year of same store sales growth. With
a vision of becoming a Top 10 Global Restaurant Brand, our system
is comprised of independent franchisees, or brand partners, who
account for approximately 98% of Wingstop's total restaurant count
of 1,996 as of April 1, 2023.
A key to this business success and consumer fandom stems from
The Wingstop Way, which includes a core value system of being
Authentic, Entrepreneurial, Service-minded, and Fun. The Wingstop
Way extends to the brand's environmental, social and governance
platform as Wingstop seeks to provide value to all
stakeholders.
Rounding out a strong year in 2022, the Company
made Technomic 500's "Fastest Growing Franchise"
list, was ranked #16 on Entrepreneur
Magazine's "Franchise 500," won Fast Casual's Excellence
in Food Safety award, and was named to Fast Company's "The World's
Most Innovative Companies" list ranking #4 in the dining
category.
For more information
visit www.wingstop.com or www.wingstop.com/own-a-wingstop and
follow @Wingstop on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Learn
more about Wingstop's involvement in its local communities
at www.wingstopcharities.org.
Media Contact
Maddie Lupori
Media@wingstop.com
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