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title: "Wingstop Names Craig Sherwood as SVP of US Development"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/49373bb8-b8bc-4c6c-922d-eb83c86298ed
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20220919_wingstop_names_craig_sherwood_as_svp_of_us_development.html
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
topics: ["People"]
published: 2022-09-19T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T20:36:03.823Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1568901346375-23c9450c58cd?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Wingstop Names Craig Sherwood as SVP of US Development

**TL;DR:** Wingstop has appointed Craig Sherwood as its SVP of US Development, focusing on executing the brand's domestic development playbook. Craig previously served as the VP of US Development at Little Caesars Enterprises Inc.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2022-09-19. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20220919_wingstop_names_craig_sherwood_as_svp_of_us_development.html).*

## Story

DALLAS, Sept. 15, 2022 // PRNewswire // -- Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) today announced the appointment of Craig Sherwood as its SVP of U.S. Development. Craig will lead domestic development and focus on executing Wingstop's domestic development playbook through new and existing franchisees.

"I'm excited for Craig to join the brand at such a pivotal time," said Michael Skipworth, Wingstop President and CEO.

Craig previously served as the VP of U.S. Development at Little Caesars Enterprises Inc. where he oversaw all aspects of domestic franchise development, real estate and construction. He also served as the Chief Development Officer at Gold's Gym and held various development-focused roles at other franchised brands including Sonic Drive-In and Yum! Brands.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- franchise development (topic)
- executive appointment (topic)
- Yum Brands (company)
- Wingstop (company)
- Little Caesar's (company)
- Gold's Gym (company)
- Sonic Drive-In (company)
- Craig Sherwood (person)
- Michael Skipworth (person)
- us development (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20220919_wingstop_names_craig_sherwood_as_svp_of_us_development.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/49373bb8-b8bc-4c6c-922d-eb83c86298ed).