Wingstop

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Wingstop focuses on marketing and AI to end sales slide

Wingstop's Q3 systemwide sales rose to $1.4 billion, thanks to restaurant development, but sales are negative at Wingstop, and the leadership team isn’t happy.

We can point to the relentless inflationary environment for causing much of Wingstop’s recent sales struggles.

The chicken wing chain lowered its full-year guidance following a 5.4% drop in same-store sales, marking its sixth consecutive quarter of negative growth.

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Wingstop has been doing a lot this year in the menu and marketing space.

Following its first earnings report as a public company, the sandwich chain highlights strong same-store sales growth and a robust pipeline of 83 new restaurant openings.

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Wingstop's same-store sales grew double digits on World Cup match days.

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The U.S.-Iran conflict that began in late February has created a chokehold on oil exports, driving up fuel costs significantly.

The Houston-based hot chicken concept is expanding its footprint and menu following the acquisition of a local smashburger brand.

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