Wingstop opens in Fayetteville, North Carolina Store marks chains 112th opening

Wingstop Restaurants, Inc., the number one chicken wing restaurant chain ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine, has opened its first location in Fayetteville, North Carolina at 248 Westwood Shopping Center, the corner of McPherson and Morganton.

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S. Bell, Inc.
Public Relations

Contact: Sandy Bell
972-479-8726 or sandybell@sbellinc.com

July 8, 2003

FAYETTEVILLE, NC (PRWEB) July 2003 -- Wingstop Restaurants, Inc., the number one chicken wing restaurant chain ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine, has opened its first location in Fayetteville, North Carolina at 248 Westwood Shopping Center, the corner of McPherson and Morganton.

Larry and Peggy Kaser are the owner/operators of the new Wingstop. The restaurant has experienced a steady flow of business since opening, says Larry.

Every one of our customers promise they will be back, and most of them have," Peggy said. Were very excited about introducing the concept to the area."

Wingstop hours are from 4:00 p.m. to midnight on weekdays and from 11:00 a.m. to midnight on Saturdays and Sundays.

The Wingstop chain offers restaurants with a nostalgic, aviation-themed atmosphere where the sole focus is on chicken wings. Wingstop features eight proprietary wing flavors, including Original Hot, Cajun, Atomic, Mild, Teriyaki, Lemon Pepper, Hawaiian Barbeque and Garlic Parmesan. The wings are always made-to-order and served steaming-hot. Customers also choose from a variety of 28 domestic and imported beers, wine coolers, soft drinks and homemade side dishes: fresh-cut seasoned fries, bourbon baked beans, pearl potato salad, vegetable sticks, rolls and assorted dipping sauces.

Wingstop currently has 112 restaurants in operation and another 112 under development in 22 states. Entrepreneur magazine ranked Wingstop as number one in the chicken wing category and number five in the 'Top 25 New Franchises ranking in 2003. For more information on Wingstop, visit http://www.wingstop.com.

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