Wing Stop

Wingstop Inc. is an American international chain of restaurants specializing in chicken wings. Founded in 1994 in Garland, Texas, by Antonio Swad and Bernadette Fiaschetti, the company has grown to over 2,500 locations worldwide as of 2025.

Headquartered in Addison, Texas, Wingstop offers a variety of menu items including bone-in and boneless wings, chicken tenders, chicken sandwiches, and sides like fries, fried corn, and veggie sticks.

Customers can choose from 13 wing sauces, with some available for limited periods as part of marketing efforts.

Dining Experience and Menu

The restaurant's decor features a 1930s and 1940s pre-jet aviation theme, creating a unique dining atmosphere.

Wingstop operates on a "cooked-to-order" model, ensuring freshly prepared meals. The chain emphasizes high-quality ingredients and unique seasoning blends to provide a flavorful experience for its customers.

International Expansion

Wingstop has expanded internationally, with locations in Mexico, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

The first international restaurant opened in Mexico in 2010, and the first Canadian location opened in June 2022.

In 2021, Wingstop made an agreement with JPK Capital to develop 100 locations in Canada.

Innovative Concepts

In 2021, Wingstop introduced a digital-only restaurant called ThighStop, which sells chicken thighs instead of wings.

The company cited cost-saving measures as the reason for this change.

Locations

As of July 2025, Wingstop has several locations across the United States, including multiple locations in Arizona and Texas.

• Arizona: Surprise, Chandler, Phoenix, Gilbert, Buckeye, Mesa, Glendale, Tucson
• Texas: San Antonio
• Kansas: Overland Park and Kansas City
• Missouri: Kansas City and Independence

These establishments offer the same menu items and dining experience as other Wingstop locations, providing customers with a consistent and flavorful dining option.