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Wingstop

Operations

Super Bowl chicken wings will be plentiful, but costly

 By Heather Lalley on Feb. 03, 2022

Unlike last year, there’s no wing shortage but wing prices remain high, driven by surging demand, labor shortages and other record-high costs surrounding their production.

Operations

Wingstop opens a cash-less, seat-less restaurant

 By Heather Lalley on Feb. 03, 2022

The wing chain’s new “restaurant of the future” will allow the brand to test equipment and layouts to maximize its off-premise business.

Marketing

Cheerio! Wingstop is serving English breakfast

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 12, 2022

In honor of Saturday’s English Premier League matchup, the fast casual will start delivering wings at 6:30 a.m. to New York City football fans.

Leadership

Wingstop names its first chief people officer

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 16, 2021

Donnie Upshaw, who had served as SVP of people for the fast-casual wing chain, was elevated into the new post to oversee culture and talent management for the brand.

Food

Wingstop adds a spicy-sweet flavor to its menu

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 01, 2021

The fast casual, which rarely rolls out new menu additions, is debuting Orange Szechuan for a limited time for its wings and thighs.

Financing

Chicken prices are causing headaches for Wingstop

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 03, 2021

The fast casual’s food costs are soaring and it is looking for ways to assert more control over its supply chain.

Operations

Wingstop rolls its Thighstop virtual brand onto its main menu

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 08, 2021

After launching the virtual concept in June, Wingstop said it was time to offer the bone-in thighs and Thigh Bites on its regular menu. Thighstop is still available via DoorDash.

Leadership

Wingstop promotes former CFO Skipworth to COO and president

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 29, 2021

Alex Kaleida will move into the chief financial officer post at the fast-casual chicken wing chain.

Leadership

Wingstop restructures tech team with focus on marketing

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 17, 2021

The chain is putting an emphasis on one-to-one marketing as it look to drive more digital business.

Operations

Wingstop prepares to take on Manhattan

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 28, 2021

The fast-growing wing chain plans to open 25 company-owned restaurants and ghost kitchens in the heart of New York City “as fast as we can,” its CEO said.

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