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At a Glance
Products & Services: Chicken wings
Number of Locations: 447
Total Investment: $263.55K - 616.95K
Founded: 1994
Began Franchising: 1998
Private Owned
About Wingstop Restaurants Inc.
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.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 414 | 0 | 9 | 24 |
| 2010 | 428 | 0 | 2 | 23 |
| 2009 | 410 | 0 | 2 | 23 |
| 2008 | 341 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Mexico.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $263,550 - $616,946
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $400,000
Liquid Cash Available: $200,000
Operations
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 10. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 4 weeks. At franchisee's location: 1 week & as needed.
Ongoing Support: Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,