Wingstop
Coverage of expansion strategy, digital operations, and F&B performance from a fast-growing, chicken-focused quick-service brand active in the UK. This section explores site openings, delivery partnerships, consumer engagement, and leadership updates, offering insight for operators, franchise professionals, and foodservice leaders tracking scalable formats, tech-led service, and flavour-driven menu models in a competitive QSR market.
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Sep- 2025 -30 SeptemberRestaurants
Wingstop UK sales and profits rise amid ‘record’ FY24
Wingstop UK has announced that both revenues and profit rose in the nine months to 29 December 2024, as the group welcomed “record” results bolstered by a growing estate. Over the period, its revenues rose from £84.7m to £125m, while operating profit rose from £4.1m to £13.7m. The group opened…
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29 SeptemberRestaurants
Wingstop opens second Liverpool site as expansion continues
Wingstop has opened a second restaurant in Liverpool, following the brand’s debut at Liverpool One earlier this year. The new site, in Edge Lane’s Liverpool Shopping Park, spans 3,305 sq ft and seats 115 diners. It will serve the chain’s full menu of wings, tenders, burgers and sides. The opening…
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23 SeptemberPeople
Wingstop UK unveils two senior appointments
Wingstop UK has announced two new appointments to its leadership team as the business continues its expansion. Diego Martinho joins as head of delivery, leading Wingstop UK’s delivery channels, including aggregator partnerships, direct-to-consumer delivery, and click and collect across its restaurant estate. The group said Martinho will “elevate the customer…
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Aug- 2025 -11 AugustRestaurants
Wingstop UK opens fifth site in Leeds
Wingstop UK has opened its fifth site in Leeds, with a new 3,014 sq. ft site located at The Springs retail and leisure centre. The site hosts 77 covers and brings 50 jobs to the local community, and will serve the full Wingstop UK menu of wings, tenders, burgers and…
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Jul- 2025 -28 JulyRestaurants
Wingstop UK opens new site in Basildon
Wingstop UK has opened a new site in Basildon as part of its rapid expansion across the UK. Located in Festival Leisure Park, the new 4,506 sq. ft site hosts 120 covers and offers the full Wingstop menu of wings, tenders, burgers and sides, including the limited-edition Mango Habanero milkshake.…
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21 JulyRestaurants
Wingstop UK opens new site in Norwich
Wingstop UK has opened a new site in Norwich as part of its ongoing expansion across the country. Located in Chantry Place, in Norwich city centre, the new 4,057 sq. ft site caters for 115 covers and will bring 70 jobs to the local community. The full Wingstop UK menu…
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3 JulyFood and Drink
KFC targets 50 new UK sites in £1.5bn expansion
KFC plans to open more than 50 new UK restaurants this year as part of a £1.49bn investment in its estate over the next five years. The fried chicken chain, which operates more than 1,000 restaurants in the UK, aims to spend £466m on expanding its estate, with a target…
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Jun- 2025 -9 JuneRestaurants
Wingstop opens Peterborough site as UK expansion continues
Wingstop UK has opened a new restaurant in Peterborough as part of its nationwide expansion plans, offering free wings to the first 100 customers.The new site, on the corner of Long Causeway and Cathedral Square, spans 1,878 sq ft and seats 72 diners. It serves the full Wingstop UK menu…
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Feb- 2025 -28 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 28/02/25
Papa John’s full-year revenues fell by 4% to $2.06bn (£1.64bn), as global restaurant sales fell by 3% to $4.85bn (£3.85bn). It comes as North American sales were down 4% from 2023, while sales at the group’s international restaurants fell by 1% during the same period. Meanwhile, total revenues for the…
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28 FebruaryRestaurants
Heavenly Desserts and Burger and Sauce set to open in Merry Hill
Heavenly Desserts and Burger and Sauce are set to open two new locations in Merry Hill shopping centre. Opening in April, Heavenly Desserts has signed for a 68-cover, 2,189 sq ft unit. Located next to Wingstop and opposite the recently opened Loungers, the brand will offer a dedicated dessert menu…
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