Wingstop
Partial FDD datacomputed, never sold
Beyond the filing
Everything else on this page is quoted from Wingstop's franchise disclosure document. This is not — it is measured off the open web, it is not verified by the franchisor, and it never affects the Factbook Score.
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Research this brand properly
Every figure on this page comes from Wingstop's own disclosure filings, source linked. Compare it against its category before any discovery call — and read the FDD with an attorney before signing anything.
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A food & beverage franchise included in Franchise Factbook's data-driven Top 20 boards. The profile is distinguished here by its repeated or high-ranked appearances across the selected category metrics.
From Wingstop's official site, condensed by an independent research pass on August 10, 2026 — marketing description, not a filed fact. Source.
Media Assets - Wingstop Restaurants Inc. Investor Relations — source
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What it really costs
Every cost figure this brand's filing discloses — not just the headline range
| Expense | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | — | — |
| Total initial investment | $310,400 | $1,048,500 |
Item 7 reports a total range, not a full line-item breakdown, in this brand's filing excerpt — the franchise fee is the only cost we can show separately today.
Costs more to open than 38% of food and beverage franchises on this site with a disclosed Item 7 range (372 compared). Computed from total investment, not a figure from the filing itself.
Earnings disclosure
Does the franchisor share performance data? Yes
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Legal history
Openings, closures & reacquisitions
The numbers ranking sites don't show — straight from the brand's filings
Tell me when Wingstop files something new
Franchisors refile every year, and fees, investment ranges and closure counts move between filings. We'll email you when this brand's figures change — nothing else, and never a sales sequence.
Common questions
Answered from this brand's own FDD filing. Where the filing is silent, the question is left out rather than answered with a guess.
How much does a Wingstop franchise cost?
Wingstop's most recent Franchise Disclosure Document puts the total estimated initial investment at $310K–$1.0M. That is Item 7, which covers everything needed to open — the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, opening inventory and initial working capital.
What royalty does Wingstop charge?
Wingstop charges a continuing royalty of 6% of gross sales, disclosed in Item 6. A separate brand or advertising fund contribution of 4% applies on top. Royalties are charged on revenue, not profit, so they are owed whether or not the outlet is profitable.
Does Wingstop disclose earnings (Item 19)?
Yes. Wingstop makes a financial performance representation in Item 19 of its FDD. Item 19 is optional under the FTC Franchise Rule, and gross revenue is not profit — it is stated before royalties, rent, staff and every other cost.
How many Wingstop locations closed?
In its most recent reported year (2025), Wingstop opened 768, closed 8, terminated 0 franchised outlets, ending the year with 5058. Averaged over three years, 0.1% of the system turned over annually — outlets closed, terminated, not renewed or reacquired. These counts come from Item 20, which every franchisor must file.