Wingstop UK ranks 162 in FT 1000

Wingstop UK has been listed in the Financial Times’ FT 1000, the paper’s annual ranking of Europe’s fastest-growing companies.

This year, Wingstop UK is listed at number 162, making it the highest-ranked restaurant in the listing.

Since launching in the UK in 2018, Wingstop UK has expanded rapidly, now employing over 2,700 people across its 60 sites.

Last year, the brand opened 18 new locations including its flagship Westfield Stratford City site, the largest Wingstop restaurant globally.

Earlier this week, Wingstop UK celebrated its 60-site milestone with the opening of its delivery kitchen in Brighton, meeting long-awaited demand from fans in the seaside town.

Wingstop UK plans to continue this rapid growth with ambitions to open 200 sites by 2030.

Chris Sherriff, CEO at Wingstop UK, said: “We are delighted to be recognised in the FT 1000 fastest-growing companies for the 2nd consecutive year. This achievement is testament to our amazing teams, whose dedication drives us to keep growing. We’ve fostered a great internal culture, and introduced new initiatives like our Step Up programme, meaning there’s a clear career pathway for anyone who joins Wingstop UK.

“A big shout out to our loyal fans too. From our menu variety and unique flavours to the curated playlists and vibrant interiors, we know the UK loves the Wingstop experience. Our growth over the past seven years has been nothing short of remarkable and we are just getting started. We can’t wait to welcome even more people as we continue to expand.”