Wingstop Inc. reports developments for a fast-casual chicken restaurant brand built around classic and boneless wings, tenders, chicken sandwiches, sauces, sides, and housemade ranch and bleu cheese dips. The company operates an asset-light, highly franchised restaurant system with brand partners owning most locations worldwide.
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Wingstop (WING) and the SOUR PATCH KIDS brand are introducing a limited-time Halloween wing flavor, Wicked Punch, nationwide on October 27.
Club Wingstop members get early access beginning October 23. The flavor combines a REDBERRY glaze with SOUR PATCH KIDS Bitz and is available across all proteins. Orders can be placed through the Wingstop app or Wingstop.com. Availability ends after November 5 and is limited to participating U.S. locations, while supplies last.
Wingstop (WING) will release its fiscal third-quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on October 28, 2026. A conference call and webcast to discuss the results will follow at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Wingstop (WING) launched a limited-time Game Day Punch Card rewards offer for Club Wingstop members tied to football season.
From Sept. 24 through Oct. 21, members who buy three Watch Party Bundles as separate orders can earn a fourth Watch Party Bundle free plus a $50 Ticketmaster Ticket Cash code, while supplies last. Each Club Wingstop membership can complete the Punch Card and claim this reward once.
Wingstop (WING) is launching a limited-time Lemon Pepper Trio and its first-ever Wing Pass for the 2026 football season.
The Lemon Pepper Trio adds two new flavors — Lemon Pepper Chili Crunch and Lemon Pepper Chili Glaze — alongside the Original Lemon Pepper dry rub. Trio access starts Sept. 10 for Club Wingstop members and expands nationwide Sept. 15 at participating U.S. locations, while supplies last. Wing Pass offers up to 18 weekly Watch Party Bundles, each with 20 classic wings in up to four flavors, a large fry and large ranch, for $27.99. Only 100 Wing Passes are available, sold exclusively via wingshop.com to Club Wingstop members starting Sept. 10 at 12 p.m. CT.
Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) launches its Flavor Rodeo, bringing back limited-time fan favorites Carolina Gold and Jamaican Jerk nationwide* after prior runs. Club Wingstop members get early access starting Aug. 7, with general availability from Aug. 11.
According to Wingstop, the promotion also debuts two additions: Hot Honey Mustard Dip and Sprite Strawberry Rodeo**, the latter available only at locations with Coca-Cola Freestyle dispensers. A one-day Delivery Cowboy horseback experience will run at the Fort Worth Stockyards on Aug. 7 for select Club Wingstop members. Fans nationwide can use codes GIDDYUPDALLAS (Aug. 14-16, Dallas-area offer) and GIDDYUP (Aug. 14-16, participating U.S. locations) for $0 delivery with qualifying purchases.
Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) reported fiscal Q2 2026 total revenue of $185.6 million, up 6.4% year over year, on system-wide sales of $1.4 billion, up 5.3%. Net income rose 16.9% to $31.3 million, or $1.15 per diluted share, and adjusted EBITDA increased 12.5% to $66.6 million.
The company opened 102 net new restaurants, ending the quarter with 3,255 locations and approximately 16% unit growth. Domestic same store sales declined 7.5%, with domestic AUV at $1.9 million, while digital sales represented 71.6% of system-wide sales. SG&A decreased $2.7 million to $30.2 million.
Wingstop updated 2026 guidance to a 4%–6% domestic same store sales decline, SG&A of $140–$143 million including $3 million of restructuring charges, and reiterated global unit growth of 15%–16%. The board declared a $0.33 quarterly dividend, or about $9.0 million, payable September 5, 2026.
Wingstop (WING) is expanding its traditional Wing Day into Wingstop Wing Week, a five-day promotion running July 27–31, 2026. The event ties into a broader $1 million giveaway featuring concert and festival trips, Ticketmaster gift cards, and Wingstop rewards.
On National Wing Day, July 29, guests receive 5 free wings with any qualifying $10+ purchase using promo code FREEWINGS. Club Wingstop members can redeem this offer once per day from July 28–30 and get extended access to the promotion. Fans can sign up and unlock offers via the Wingstop app or Wingstop.com.
Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) will announce its fiscal second quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Management will host a conference call and live webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET for investors and analysts.
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Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) launched a new limited-time summer flavor, Sweet Heat Chamoy featuring Tajín, combining a chamoy dry rub with a Tajín Chamoy drizzle. The flavor is exclusive to Club Wingstop members June 26–29 and rolls out nationwide June 30.
Wingstop also introduced Chamoy Ranch, crafted to pair with the new flavor, and a Fanta Summer Punch beverage available at locations with Coca-Cola Freestyle. A Sweet Heat Chamoy cart appears in Venice Beach on June 27, with additional summer experiences planned.
Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) launched Club Wingstop, a new loyalty rewards program focused on personalized, connected fan experiences. Members gain access to points-sharing, group ordering, early access to new flavors, limited-edition merchandise drops, members-only events and other exclusive perks.
To kick off the program, Wingstop partnered with reality star Maura Higgins on a limited-edition Club in a Box, sold to Club Wingstop members for $0.94 from June 1, 2026 at 7 a.m. CT, while supplies last.