Lemon Pepper Holdings, the master franchisee of the fried chicken brand in the UK and Republic of Ireland, also saw revenue increase 73% in the 12 months ended 28 December 2025.
During the period, turnover rose to £216.4m, up from £125m the year before, and operating profit rose to £24.3m, up from £13.7m the previous year. Profit before tax rose from £13.2m to £23.5m.
The group added 29 sites to its estate over the financial year, rising from 57 to 86 locations. Since the period’s end, a further 16 restaurants have been added with up to 30 openings across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland planned for this year.
“Reaching our 100th site in the UK is an incredible milestone, but more importantly, it reflects our commitment to opening exceptional restaurants in the right locations, maintaining operational excellence at scale, and investing in the people and culture that underpin our business,” says Chris Sherriff, CEO of Wingstop UKI.
“To have achieved record results despite the well-reported headwinds facing the broader hospitality sector is a fantastic achievement – one made possible only by the hard work of our team and the loyalty of our fans.
“I want to take this opportunity to thank them both for their continued dedication and unwavering support.”
Lemon Pepper Holdings has also signed a development agreement to expand into Poland, which it says represents ‘an exciting growth market’, with ‘a large, dynamic consumer base, a rapidly developing QSR sector and strong demand for bold, high quality food experiences’.
“As we grow across the UK and Ireland, and expand into new international markets such as Poland, we’ll build on our position as one of the most distinctive and most-loved brands in the category,” adds Sherriff.