Wingstop operates an asset-light model, with roughly 98% of locations owned by franchisees. This structure insulates the ...

Wingstop's stock surged over 25% after raising its 2025 new restaurant opening forecast, despite weakening domestic same-store sales growth. I reiterate my sell rating, as Wingstop's valuation now ...

Chipotle (CMG) reported operating margin compression to 15.9% from 16.9% as labor costs and inflation pressured profitability despite 7.5% revenue growth. Wingstop (WING) delivered 18.6% adjusted ...

We're upgrading Wingstop to a Buy, as cyclical industry headwinds have brought its valuation down to attractive levels for long-term investors. WING's strengths include a focused menu, strong brand, ...

Not many restaurant chains have surged at the pace of Wingstop. Same-store sales climbed nearly 40 percent over the past two calendars and average-unit volumes ended Q1 at $2.135 million. That latter ...

The franchise model holds up well in today's restaurant environment.