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Shairoz Lakhani and Avez Maredia, owners of three Wingstop restaurants in Texas, have partnered with Tin Drum Asian Kitchen to open their first location in Houston.
Wingstop is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 400 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. - Wingstop’s Q3 systemwide sales hit $1.4 billion, but same‑store sales fell 5.4 % year‑over‑year, marking its sixth consecutive quarter of decline [[2026-10-29 Wingstop leans on marketing, AI to end sale slide (d8fb22)]] [[2026-10-29 Wingstop Retools Marketing to Rebuild Transactions (37ad09)]] - The chain is overhauling its marketing approach, deploying AI‑driven personalized offers and menu suggestions, and revamping how it sells value, engages loyalty members, and measures restaurant performance to rebuild transactions [[2026-10-29 Wingstop leans on marketing, AI to end sale slide (d8fb22)]] [[2026-10-29 Wingstop Retools Marketing to Rebuild Transactions (37ad09)]] - Wing Filed under Restaurants / Chicken.

Shairoz Lakhani and Avez Maredia, owners of three Wingstop restaurants in Texas, have partnered with Tin Drum Asian Kitchen to open their first location in Houston.

Jonathan Pace, CEO of On Pace Franchising, offers advice on expanding a franchise brand's geographic reach, highlighting cities that are on the come-up throughout the United States.

Flynn Dekker takes over as CEO of Bonchon, a Korean fried chicken concept with 435 global locations.

Wingstop relocates its corporate headquarters to support growth, signing an agreement for a 78,000-square-foot office building in Texas.

Comparing franchise brands in the chicken industry, including Wing Zone, Popeyes, and Chick-fil-A.

Wingstop sees its same-store sales rise 7.1% in the first quarter of 2019 thanks to continued growth in online and mobile orders and delivery.

Naf Naf Grill announces franchising plans and signs its first deal with a 10-store exclusive area development agreement in Central Indiana.

Wingstop expands CMO Maurice Cooper's role to chief growth officer.

QSR Magazine’s 2026 QSR 50 report highlights the industry's resilience and growth, with brands prioritizing sustainable unit economics and AI deployment.

The list is compiled annually, and this year’s list surveyed more than 30,000 franchisees from 310 franchise brands.

Restaurant digital orders are expected to triple by the end of 2020, with 70% coming through a restaurant's website or app.

Chick-fil-A is one of the top chicken franchises over 50 units, known for its high standards and secret original recipe.

Wingstop has announced an exclusive partnership with DoorDash.

Wingstop focuses on boosting its digital efforts, with 25 percent of its revenue coming from digital sales.

Franchise Times reports on the growing industry, citing the 2026 QSR 50 report and the evolving industry trends, including AI, loyalty programs, and sustainable unit economics.

Burger King, Bojangles', and Zoe's Kitchen are among the restaurant brands that may be most affected by Hurricane Florence.

Since its founding in 1972, Cousins Subs has grown from a single restaurant run by real-life cousins Bill Specht and Jim Sheppard in Milwaukee to 100 restaurants throughout Wisconsin.

QSR Magazine releases its 2026 QSR 50 report, painting a picture of an industry that remains impressively resilient despite cautious consumer spending and intense competition.

Wingstop reported 13.5% system-wide sales increase and 12.5% location growth in Q2 2018.

RE/MAX is among the top 10 worldwide franchise brands, according to QSR Magazine's 2026 QSR 50 report.

Wingstop opens its first franchise in Panama, expanding its international presence with a limited-time incentive program.

Creamistry continues California expansion, with brands prioritizing sustainable unit economics and innovative technologies such as AI and loyalty programs.

Toppers Pizza has added quesadillas to its menu, continuing to innovate and adapt to changing consumer preferences.

QSR Magazine reports on the 2026 QSR 50 list, highlighting industry trends and brands' strategies.