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Wingstop Continues to Soar

17th Consecutive Quarter of Comp Store Increases

October 08, 2007 // Franchising.com // DALLAS – Wingstop President and CEO James A. Flynn announced today that third quarter comp store sales have increased by 15.7 percent.

Third quarter sales marks the 17th consecutive quarter of comp store increases, dating back to the third quarter of 2003 covering July, August and September.

"We're on a roll and loving it," said Flynn. "And, this quarter will be hot too with football underway and basketball right around the corner. Wingstop is a staple these days at sports watching parties."

Additionally, through the first three quarters in 2007 Wingstop is up 16.9 percent compared to the same nine month period last year.

"As always, I'd like to thank our tireless brand partners and corporate staff for their dedication to excellence," said Flynn.

About Wingstop:
Wingstop offers restaurants with a nostalgic, aviation-themed atmosphere where the sole focus is on chicken wings. The chain also serves boneless wing strips that are made from 100 percent all-white meat chicken breast coated with a proprietary batter and breading. Wingstop features nine wing flavors, including Original Hot, Cajun, Atomic, Mild, Teriyaki, Lemon Pepper, Hawaiian, Garlic Parmesan, and Hickory Smoked BBQ. The wings are always made-to-order and served steaming hot. Customers can also choose from homemade side dishes including fresh-cut seasoned fries, bourbon baked beans, pearl potato salad, creamy coleslaw, vegetable sticks, rolls and assorted dipping sauces.

Wingstop has more than 600 restaurants either open or under development in 28 states and consistently tops industry growth rankings. Wingstop was recognized as the Most Innovative Company in 2007 by the American Business Awards, crowned Wing King at the 2006 National Buffalo Wing Festival, Favorite Restaurant at the 2005 festival and their Cajun sauce took first place honors for the Best Creative Spicy Sauce in the festival's blind taste test. In July 2005, Wingstop ranked No. 13 in Restaurant Business' Top 50 Growth Chains (ranked by percentage increase in units) and was ranked the No. 1 chicken wing chain by Entrepreneur magazine in 2005. Troy Aikman, three-time Super Bowl champion and Hall of Fame quarterback, has served as the chain's national spokesman since 2003. Aikman extended his contract in 2006 for three years, as Wingstop has posted 17 consecutive quarters of comp store sales increases since the partnership.

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