Wingstop

Wingstop, Inc. is a franchisor and operator of restaurants, which engages in the provision of cooked-to-order, hand-sauced, and tossed chicken wings. It operates through Franchise and Company segments. The Franchise segment consists of domestic and international franchise restaurants. The Company segment comprises company-owned restaurants. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Addison, TX.

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Wingstop reports stellar 2022 performance, eyes global expansion opportunities

Wingstop's strong financial performance and growth trajectory position the company for continued success in 2023 and beyond.
While facing challenges in cost management and potential volatility, Wingstop's strategic initiatives and focus on customer engagement present opportunities for sustained growth.
The company's commitment to innovation, community involvement, and brand building underscores its resilience and potential for long-term value creation.

Wingstop reports stellar Q1 growth, eyes international expansion opportunities

Wingstop's Q1 2023 performance reflects robust growth driven by transactional success and strategic initiatives, positioning the company for sustained success.
While facing challenges in cost management and strategic investments, Wingstop's focus on profitability, brand strength, and market expansion presents significant opportunities.
With a strong financial performance, customer base diversification, and international growth prospects, Wingstop is poised for continued success and market leadership.

Wingstop reports stellar Q2 results, eyes global expansion opportunities

Wingstop's Q2 2023 showcased robust performance with strong sales growth, driven by strategic initiatives and digital transformation.
The company's focus on brand innovation, delivery expansion, and data-driven marketing is positioning it for sustained growth.
Despite challenges and macroeconomic uncertainties, Wingstop is optimistic about its long-term growth trajectory and international expansion.

Wingstop reports stellar Q3 results, eyes tech innovation for growth

Wingstop's Q3 performance reflects industry leadership with strong sales growth and digital innovation, positioning the company for sustained success and growth.
The company's strengths lie in operational excellence, digital sales growth, and effective marketing strategies, supported by strong unit economics and shareholder returns.
Challenges in maintaining growth momentum, managing costs, and strategic pricing require attention, while opportunities in tech innovation, market expansion, and brand enhancement are key for future success.
Overall, Wingstop's strategic focus on growth, innovation, and customer engagement sets a positive trajectory for continued success and market leadership in the future.

Wingstop achieves record results, eyes digital growth and global expansion

Wingstop's Q4 2023 performance reflects robust growth, driven by strong same-store sales, new restaurant openings, and digital sales milestones.
The company's strengths lie in its solid unit economics, brand loyalty, and operational efficiency, positioning it for sustained success.
While facing challenges such as cost pressures and performance variations, Wingstop is actively pursuing opportunities in digital innovation, global expansion, and pricing strategies.

Wingstop excels in Q1, eyes global expansion amid challenges

Wingstop's Q1 2024 earnings call highlighted exceptional performance, with strong same-store sales growth, revenue increase, and strategic investments in technology and advertising partnerships.
While facing macroeconomic uncertainties and global challenges, the company remains confident in its growth prospects, focusing on operational excellence and shareholder value.
The outlook for Wingstop is optimistic, with opportunities in expanding AUVs, international markets, and new franchise deals, positioning the company for sustained success and brand growth.

Wingstop soars in Q2 with record sales and digital dominance

Wingstop's Q2 performance reflects robust growth driven by strategic initiatives and digital sales dominance. The company faces challenges in sustaining momentum and staying competitive but has ample opportunities for expansion and shareholder value enhancement.

Wingstop excels in Q3 with record sales and strategic partnerships

Wingstop's Q3 performance reflects robust growth across key metrics, demonstrating operational excellence and market leadership.
While facing challenges in sustaining high growth rates and managing rapid expansion, the company's strengths in brand loyalty and cost management position it well for the future.
Strategic partnerships and technological advancements present promising opportunities for continued growth and market differentiation in the competitive restaurant industry.

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Wingstop, Inc. is a franchisor and operator of restaurants, which engages in the provision of cooked-to-order, hand-sauced, and tossed chicken wings. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

The stock is up more than 500% since its IPO, but there's more growth in the tank.

Can Wingstop Keep Winning?

By keeping its menu simple, and by focusing on off-premises sales, Wingstop has managed to grow at a healthy pace, despite the effects of the pandemic.

Despite Rising Chicken Wing Prices, Wingstop Is On A Roll

The chicken-wing chain has been up as much as 3% since reporting fourth-quarter earnings.

Why Wingstop Stock Is Up Despite An Earnings Miss

The surging cost of chicken wings is putting more pressure on restaurants – especially chains like Wingstop, whose executives have noted a record uptick in expenses.

Chicken wing costs rose 41% during inflation surge, Wingstop CEO says

Chicken wings make up around 65% of WingStop's total sales. The chain charged customers more to offset higher prices and turned to other cuts of meat.

WingStop says the cost of chicken wings soared 40% in the past year

Wingstop Inc. (WING) CEO Charlie Morrison on Q4 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Costs for Wingstop's bone-in chicken wings soared by double digits as poultry costs spike.

Inflation takes bite out of Wingstop chicken wings

Wingstop (WING) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -25% and 3.54%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Wingstop (WING) Lags Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Wingstop Inc. WING, +0.66% shares sank 6.8% in Wednesday premarket trading after the chicken chain reported fourth-quarter profit and revenue that missed Street expectations. Net income totaled $6.9 million, or 23 cents per share, after a loss of $6.4 million, or 21 cents per share, last year.

Wingstop shares sink after profit and revenue misses expectations

DALLAS, Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) today announced financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter ended December 25, 2021. Highlights for the fiscal fourth quarter 2021 compared to the fiscal fourth quarter 2020: 58 net new openings in the fiscal fourth quarter 2021 Domestic same store sales increased 7.5% Two-year domestic same store sales increased 25.7% Domestic average unit volume ("AUV") increased to approximately $1.6 million System-wide sales increased 19.8% to $601.9 million Digital sales were 61.3% of sales, comparable to the prior fiscal fourth quarter Total revenue increased 13.8% to $72.0 million Net income increased to $6.9 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $6.4 million, or a loss of $0.21 per diluted share in the prior fiscal fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was $20.2 million (inclusive of a $1.2 million accrual adjustment in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021 for incentive compensation driven by outperformance), an increase of 24.5% Highlights for the fiscal year 2021 compared to the fiscal year 2020: System-wide restaurant count increased 12.5% to 1,731 worldwide locations with 193 net openings System-wide sales increased 20.2% to $2.3 billion Domestic same store sales increased 8.0% Two-year domestic same store sales increased 29.4% Total revenue increased 13.5% to $282.5 million Net income increased to $42.7 million, or $1.42 per diluted share, compared to $23.3 million, or $0.78 per diluted share, in the prior fiscal year Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, increased 23.0% to $88.4 million EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, and adjusted earnings per diluted share are non-GAAP measures.

Wingstop Inc. Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter Financial Results

Most of Wingstop's orders are made through its app, website, and third-party providers, and it says it wants to digitize all transactions.

Wingstop has unveiled what it describes as the 'restaurant of the future,' which has no dining area and doesn't accept cash

DALLAS , Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop (Nasdaq: WING) is celebrating those who are proudly single this Valentine's Day – flipping the switch from couples in love, to the self-love that only a flavor fix can provide. On Feb. 14, Wingstop is rewarding singles who embrace their Boneless Valentine's Day with a promotion of $0.70 boneless wings and orders of regular Thigh Bites – juicy, breaded, bite-sized boneless chicken – for $4.49.

"Boneless" on Valentine's Day? Wingstop has you covered

As you sit down to cheer for your favorite team, consider investing in the company that made those wings you'll be enjoying.

This 1 Stock Is the Real MVP of The Big Game

Wingstop Inc (NASDAQ: WING) has introduced a prototype eatery that is being promoted as the "restaurant of the future" for the Dallas-headquartered chain. What Happened: The prototype location is based in a 1,300-square-foot location at 5535 W.

Wingstop Debuts Prototype Eatery Dubbed 'Restaurant Of The Future'

DALLAS, Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) today announced the opening of its "restaurant of the future," a first-of-its-kind prototype restaurant which allows for rapid testing of new equipment and layouts and serves as a true innovation lab for unlimited flavor possibilities and enhanced guest experiences. Additionally, this location also serves all the Wingstop favorites fans know and love in a delivery and carryout-only format.

Wingstop Unveils "Restaurant of the Future"

DALLAS, Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) today announced that it will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 10:00 AM EST. A press release with fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2021 results will be issued before the market opens that morning.

Wingstop Inc. to Announce Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2021 and Full Year 2021 Financial Results on February 16, 2022

DALLAS, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) today announced the appointment of Donnie Upshaw to Chief People Officer. Donnie joined Wingstop in 2018 and most recently served as Senior Vice President of People.

Wingstop Appoints First Chief People Officer

Jack in the Box

Benzinga's weekly Stock Wars matches up two leaders in a major industry sector with the goal of determining which company is the better investment. This week, the duel is between two companies in the quick-service food trade: Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) and Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING).

Stock Wars: Jack In The Box Vs. Wingstop

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DALLAS, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop (Nasdaq: WING), the leading digitally-savvy, tech-focused restaurant brand with more than 1,600 locations worldwide, today introduced its newest limited-time flavor, Orange Szechuan, available at all locations. The perfect balance of spicy and sweet, Wingstop's Orange Szechuan sauce features mandarin orange, soy and traditional Szechuan peppers for a unique twist on the classic flavor.

Wingstop Hits the Spicy and Sweet Spot with New Orange Szechuan Flavor

DALLAS, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) announced plans in July to develop the Manhattan, NY area in a company-owned strategy that includes an asset mix of traditional locations and ghost kitchens, with more than 20 upcoming openings over the course of three years. The brand believes its entrance into Manhattan presents an opportunity to invest capital and deliver great returns for shareholders by participating in Wingstop's best-in-class unit economics.

Wingstop Opens First Restaurant in Manhattan

DALLAS, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING), the leading digital and tech-focused restaurant brand with more than 1,600 locations worldwide, today announced the launch of its new uniform program, which features an array of clothing made from recycled plastic water bottles*. Based on Wingstop's anticipated order volume and usage, the brand estimates more than two million plastic water bottles will be recycled to make the new clothing.

Wingstop Furthers Commitment to ESG with Launch of Sustainable Uniforms

Wingstop Inc. (WING) CEO Charlie Morrison on Q3 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Wingstop Inc (NASDAQ: WING) reported third-quarter FY21 revenue growth of 2.8% year-on-year, to $65.78 million, missing the analyst consensus of $74.50 million. System-wide sales increased 16.7% Y/Y to $594.3 million.

Wingstop Stock Slides On Q3 Earnings Miss

The company is still growing, but not as fast as some were expecting.

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