Wingstop Franchise: Cost, Fees & Earnings
2,586 locations (2025), +17.3% YoY(Item 20)
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Median Revenue (AUV)
$1,890,866
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 19
Initial Investment
$310,400 – $1,048,500
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7
Franchise Fee
$25,000
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 5
Royalty
6%
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6
About Wingstop
Wingstop is a quick-service restaurant franchise that specializes in chicken wings, boneless wings, tenders, and chicken sandwiches in a variety of highly-seasoned flavors, along with French fries, other foods, and beverages including beer and wine where legally permitted. Restaurants operate under the WING-STOP® trademark with a distinctive logo and uniform standards, featuring limited customer seating with emphasis on digital ordering via website, app, or phone for off-premises consumption.
Gross Sales by Performance TierSource: 2026 FDD Item 19
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Additional Item 19 Analysis
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Wingstop Franchise FAQ
How much does a Wingstop franchise cost?
Per Item 7 of the 2026 FDD Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment ranges from $310,400 to $1,048,500.
What is the Wingstop franchise fee?
The FDD reports an initial franchise fee of $25,000.
What royalty does Wingstop charge?
The FDD reports an ongoing royalty of 6%.
How much revenue does a Wingstop franchise generate?
The 2026 FDD reports a median revenue per unit of $1,890,866 for fiscal year 2025. Individual results vary.
Can I finance a Wingstop franchise with an SBA loan?
Many franchise purchases are financed with SBA 7(a) loans covering a large share of the total project cost. You can check what you'd qualify for with Franchable's free SBA prequalification.
Data sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Document. Franchable is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wingstop. This is not an offer to sell a franchise. Individual results vary.