FDD Year-over-Year Comparison
Wingstop FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026
The 2026 Wingstop FDD moves the Item 7 estimated initial investment range from $298,200–$1,013,500 to $310,400–$1,048,500, and the system grows from 2,204 to 2,586 outlets year-over-year. Both filings include an Item 19 financial performance representation.
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Low end of range | $298,200 | $310,400 | +$12,200 (+4.1%) |
| High end of range | $1,013,500 | $1,048,500 | +$35,000 (+3.5%) |
| Full range | $298,200–$1,013,500 | $310,400–$1,048,500 | |
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $310,400–$1,048,500, versus $298,200–$1,013,500 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves by +$12,200 (+4.1%) and the high end moves by +$35,000 (+3.5%).
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 2,204 | 2,586 | +382 (+17.3%) |
Wingstop reports 2,586 outlets in the 2026 FDD, versus 2,204 in the 2025 filing (+382 (+17.3%)).
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
Wingstop included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
Frequently asked questions
Did the cost to open a Wingstop franchise change in the 2026 FDD?
The 2026 FDD for Wingstop states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $310,400–$1,048,500, against $298,200–$1,013,500 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves from $298,200 to $310,400 (+$12,200 (+4.1%)) and the high end moves from $1,013,500 to $1,048,500 (+$35,000 (+3.5%)).
How many locations does Wingstop have?
The 2026 FDD for Wingstop reports 2,586 outlets in Item 20, against 2,204 in the 2025 filing — 382 more.
Does Wingstop disclose financial performance in its FDD?
Wingstop included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
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