Wingstop Bradford

Fast casual chain Wingstop is planning to grow its estate by a third with over 20 new sites to open in 2025.

The chicken wing chain confirmed 10 new locations which will “create hundreds of jobs”, including in Swansea, Newcastle, Lakeside, Streatham and a new kitchen delivery site in Brighton.

The chain opened 18 new locations in 2024, following “sustained success” and “rapid expansion” according to CEO Chris Sherriff.

“2024 has been a landmark year for Wingstop UK, marked by record site openings, a new flagship location and industry accolades,” said Sherriff.

“This year, we are poised for even greater growth, with plans to expand into new regions and create hundreds of jobs. Thank you to the brilliant work of all our employees who drive us to keep growing, whilst providing a personalised and authentic experience to wing-lovers up and down the country.”

“There is huge momentum, and we can’t wait to bring our flavours to more areas across the UK.”

Wingstop is an American fast food chain operating over 2,000 sites in the US. It focuses exclusively on chicken wings in a variety of flavours.

The chain operates 57 franchised sites across the UK in partnership with franchisee Lemon Pepper Holdings.

Lemon Pepper Holdings opened the first Wingstop site in London in 2018.