Wingstop Franchising LLC charges a royalty fee of 6.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Wingstop Franchising LLC franchise is approximately 11.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 5.5% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $50/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Wingstop Franchising LLC has been involved in 1 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are currently 1 pending cases. There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Wingstop Franchising LLC franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Wingstop Franchising LLC offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Wingstop Franchising LLC currently operates 2,204 locations (2025 FDD) (2,154 franchised, 50 company-owned). The system grew by 14.4% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 8.6%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Wingstop Franchising LLC is 0.1% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Wingstop Franchising LLC FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $2.0M (average: $2.1M).

The initial franchise agreement term for Wingstop Franchising LLC is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 2 times for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 30 years.

Wingstop Franchising LLC's post-termination non-compete clause lasts 2 years after termination or expiration (2025 FDD).

Yes, Wingstop Franchising LLC's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Wingstop Franchising LLC provides 157 hours of initial training over approximately 3 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Wingstop Franchising LLC provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.