How Much Does It Cost to Open a Wingstop Franchise?
Verified · 2026 WI filingAs of its 2026 FDD, opening a Wingstop franchise costs an estimated $310,400 to $1,048,500 in total initial investment.
| Total investment | $310,400 to $1,048,500[1] |
| Franchise fee | $25,000[1] |
| Royalty | 6%[1] |
| Ad fund | 5.5%[1] |
Financial Performance (Item 19)
| Average unit revenue | $2,007,626 |
| Median unit revenue | $1,890,866 |
Actual average and median ANNUAL NET SALES (gross receipts net of sales tax, coupons/promotions, and voids) for the 2,116 franchised Wingstop Restaurants open for operation during the entire 52-week 2025 Measured Period (Dec 29, 2024 - Dec 27, 2025); excludes Restaurants that opened during the period, were temporarily closed for remodeling, or permanently closed during the period. Figure is net sales, not profit; no cost/expense data disclosed. (Systemwide figure including WRI-owned Restaurants was $2,020,001 avg / $1,904,215 median; WRI-only avg was $2,496,111 / median $2,411,495.)
Outlet Counts by Filing Year (Item 20)
| FDD Year | Total Outlets | Opened | Closed | Terminated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2586 | 384 | 4 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Wingstop franchise?
According to Wingstop's 2026 FDD, the estimated total initial investment is $310,400 to $1,048,500.
What is the Wingstop franchise fee?
The initial franchise fee disclosed in the 2026 FDD is $25,000.
What is the Wingstop royalty fee?
Wingstop charges a royalty of 6% of gross sales, plus a 5.5% advertising fund contribution, per its 2026 FDD.
Does Wingstop disclose franchise owner earnings?
Yes — Wingstop's 2026 FDD includes an Item 19 Financial Performance Representation. Average unit revenue was $2,007,626.
How many Wingstop locations are there?
Wingstop had 2,586 outlets as of its 2026 FDD.
Where does this Wingstop franchise data come from?
Every figure on this page is extracted from Wingstop's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed with WI and human-verified against the source filing.
Sources
- 2026 FDD, filed with WI — state registry record — last verified from the 2026 FDD on 2026-07-26
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