Wingstop Named to Zagat's 2011 National Chain Restaurants Survey

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September 08, 2011 // Franchising.com // RICHARDSON, Texas – Wingstop soars with fans! The Wing Experts were recently named to Zagat's 2011 National Fast Food Survey. Wingstop, which serves only cooked-to-order chicken, ranked second in the newly created 'Best Wings' category.

The 2011 Fast Food Survey covered 103 chains that were put to the vote by 6,064 diners across the country. Diners rated the restaurants based on the quality of their Food, Facilities and Service on Zagat's signature 30-point scale and ranked their favorites.

"Since 1994 Wingstop has been serving made-to-order chicken wings, and that single focus is still our core menu today," said Jim Flynn, President and CEO of Wingstop. "We keep the emphasis on a fresh product sauced and tossed in our nine flavors, and we're honored Zagat surveyors appreciate that dedication to quality."

With a sole focus on cooked-to-order chicken wings, the Wingstop menu features traditional and boneless wings in flavors including Original Hot, Lemon Pepper and Garlic Parmesan, and side dishes like fresh-cut, seasoned fries. For more information visit www.wingstop.com or www.wingstopfranchise.com. </p><h2>About Wingstop:</h2><p> Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, Wingstop has more than 485 restaurants open across the United States and Mexico. The Wingstop menu features nine wing flavors including Original Hot, Cajun, Atomic, Mild, Teriyaki, Lemon Pepper, Hawaiian, Garlic Parmesan, and Hickory Smoked BBQ. Wings are made fresh, cooked-to-order and customers can also choose from homemade side dishes including Wingstop's award winning fresh-cut seasoned fries. Wingstop has experienced eight consecutive years of positive sales increases, was named a Top 10 Best Franchise Deal by QSR magazine, was crowned Wing King at the National Buffalo Wing Festival and has been voted 'best wings' in markets across the country. Troy Aikman, three-time Super Bowl champion and Hall of Fame quarterback, has served as the chain's national spokesman since 2003 and recently joined the Wingstop Board of Directors. Wingstop was acquired in 2010 by Roark Capital Group, an Atlanta-based private equity firm that specializes in business and consumer service companies with attractive growth prospects and revenues ranging from $20 million to $1.0 billion. For more information visit wingstop.com, wingstopfranchise.com or facebook.com/Wingstop.

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