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Overview
Investment Details
Initial Franchise Fee
$25,000
Initial Investment
$298,200 - $1,013,500
Net Worth Requirement
$5,000,000
Cash Requirement
$2,100,000
Royalty Fee
6%
Ad Royalty Fee
5.5%
Technology Fee
0
Term of Agreement
10 years
Is Franchise Term Renewable?
Yes
Financing
Third Party
Veterans Incentive
$15,000 off first-store franchise fee
Available Territories
Franchising opportunities available in the following regions
United States
International
Training & Support Programs
Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed
Training
On the Job Training
134.5 hours
Classroom Training
40.25 hours
Ongoing Support
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App
Operations & Requirements
Key operational details and requirements for running this franchise
Is absentee ownership allowed?
No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
No
Can this franchise be run part time?
No
# of employees required to run
8-10
Are exclusive territories available?
Yes
Ranking History
Wingstop performance in the Franchise rankings over recent years
Additional Rankings
Curious to know where Wingstop ranked on other franchise lists? Find out below.
Ranked #1 in Chicken in 2026
Best of the Best
Ranked #6 in 2026
Franchise 500
Ranked #11 in 2026
Fastest-Growing International Franchises
Ranked #3 in 2026
Fastest-Growing Franchises
Ranked #27 in 2025
Top Global Franchises
Ranked #7 in 2025
Top Food Franchises
Ranked #12 in 2025
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Updated: December 12th, 2022