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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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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27 FebruaryGovernment
Over 30 restaurants urge govt to include delivery drivers in new Crime and Policing Bill
Over 30 leading UK restaurants and supermarkets with more than 3000 sites across the UK have written to the Home Secretary calling for greater protections for delivery drivers in the upcoming Crime and Policing Bill. The joint letter forms part of Deliveroo’s Right to Ride Safely campaign, which launched in…
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12 FebruaryFeatures
Why are American brands taking over the UK QSR market?
The British QSR market has seen an influx of American fast food brands coming into the UK and rapidly expanding. According to data from various sources there are over 6,500 American QSR sites in the UK. This can be best seen in the recent announcement from Popeyes that it is…
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Dec- 2024 -23 DecemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 23/12/24
US-based PE firm Sixth Street has acquired a majority stake in the UK arm of Wingstop, Lemon Pepper Holdings. While the terms of the deal have not been disclosed, City AM has reported that it is at least the £400m asking price. It comes as Wingstop is aiming to reach…
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