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How Much Does a Wing-stop Franchise Cost?

2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Wing-stop franchise costs between $310,400 and $1,048,500 in total initial investment, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $25,000.

$310,400

Minimum Investment

$1,048,500

Maximum Investment

$25,000

Franchise Fee

Wing-stop Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $25,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $25,000

Wing-stop Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Wing-stop franchise, as reported in the 2026 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $25,000

Initial Fees: (2) Development Fee (3) Franchise Fee Each in Lump Sum · Development Fee: Signing of Development Agreement Franchise Fee: Signing of Franchise Agreement $25,000

Real Estate $110,300 – $621,000

Leasehold Improvements Negotiable · Contract Terms $103,000 – $581,000

Architectural/ Engineering Fees Per Architectural Consultant's Professional Services Agreement · Per Architectural Consultant's Professional Services Agreement $7,300 – $30,000

Security Deposits Lump Sum · Per Lease/ Utility Company Requirements $0 – $10,000

Rent Refer to note 5 below · Refer to note 5 below $0

Equipment & Assets $101,800 – $267,100

Audio/Visual System, Equipment and Small-wares Vendor's Terms · Vendor's Terms $59,400 – $179,300

Point-of-Sale, Back of the House and Back Office Software and Hardware and Related Items Vendor's Terms · Vendor's Terms $28,000 – $40,000

Signs Vendor's Terms · Vendor's Terms $4,400 – $31,800

Opening Inventory Vendor's Terms · Vendor's Terms $10,000 – $16,000

Training $0

Working Capital & Reserves $25,000 – $40,000

Additional Funds - 3 months Cash · As Needed $25,000 – $40,000

Other Costs $48,300 – $95,400

Décor, Furniture, and Fixtures Package Lump Sum · Prior to Installation $11,300 – $39,400

Opening Publicity and Promotions Per Contract $5,000 – $15,000

Business and Operating Permits $4,500 – $8,500

Professional Fees $2,500 – $7,500

Total Estimated Investment $310,400 – $1,048,500

How Does Wing-stop Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Wing-stop's minimum investment of $310,400 is near the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $315,233.

$310,400

Wing-stop Min

$315,233

Food & Beverage Median Min

$1,048,500

Wing-stop Max

$693,450

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Wing-stop?

The total startup cost for a Wing-stop franchise ranges from $310,400 to $1,048,500, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $110,300 to $621,000.

How much is the Wing-stop franchise fee?

The Wing-stop franchise fee is $25,000, as disclosed in the 2026 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Wing-stop a good investment?

Wing-stop requires a total franchise investment of $310,400 to $1,048,500 and scores Legal Risk: 95/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Wing-stop franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Wing-stop franchise owner make?

Wing-stop franchise locations report median gross sales of $1,890,866 per the 2026 FDD Item 19. See our Wing-stop franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.

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