[ FROM THE FDD ]

Wingstop's Item 7 initial investment range runs from $310K to $1.0M, a high end 3.4 times the low end. Item 7 lists the cost lines behind each end of the range.

Source: FDD Item 7

[ VERIFIED // FDD 2026 ]

Wingstop

Report based on the 2026 FDD, issued April 21, 2026.

For Wingstop, the 2026 FDD estimates a total initial investment of $310,400 to $1,048,500 (Item 7).

Verified: Sep 25, 2026

2 RED FLAGS DETECTED
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MURK SCORE
FRANCHISE SONAR MURK SCORE: MODERATE(our band for scores 2 to 39)

Does Wingstop Have Franchise Litigation?

Litigation detected: 2 pending cases.

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How Much Does a Wingstop Franchise Cost?

Royalty RateInitial InvestmentTotal UnitsNet Growth (1Y)

6.0%

percentage of gross sales

$310K to $1.0M

2,586

+382

Source: FDD Items 6, 7, 20

VERIFIED // CHECKED AGAINST THE FDD

What Does Wingstop's Item 19 Disclose About Earnings?

[ EARNINGS DATA LOCKED ]

Item 19 figures, each with the group it covers and its FDD page

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