10 new locations have been confirmed so far, with dine-in restaurants opening in Swansea, Newcastle, Lakeside, Streatham and Cardigan Fields in Leeds. Wingstop is also set to launch a delivery kitchen in Brighton.
The fried chicken specialist currently operates 57 sites in the UK and employs over 2,500 people, with the new sites expected to create hundreds of additional jobs.
The brand - which arrived in the UK in 2018 - opened 18 locations last year including a new 160-cover flagship site at Westfield Stratford City, the biggest Wingstop worldwide.
Late last year, the UK arm of the US-founded business was sold to California-based investment firm Sixth Street for £400m.
Lemon Pepper Holdings co-founders Tom Grogan, Herman Sahota and Saul Lewin remain minority shareholders.
“2024 has been a landmark year for Wingstop UK, marked by record site openings, a new flagship location and industry accolades. This year, we are poised for even greater growth, with plans to expand into new regions and create hundreds of jobs,” says Wingstop UK CEO Chris Sherriff.
“Thank you to the brilliant work of all our employees who drive us to keep growing, whilst providing a personalised and authentic experience to wing-lovers up and down the country. There is huge momentum, and we can’t wait to bring our flavours to more areas across the UK.”
