Wingstop Reports Q1 Same-Store Sales Decline Amid Weather and Fuel Price Pressures
Wingstop reported a domestic same-store sales decline of 8.7% in Q1 2026, citing atypical winter weather and high gas prices. The company updated its full-year guidance to a low single-digit decline and plans a loyalty program launch. Despite the sales drop, Wingstop opened 97 new restaurants and reported increased system-wide sales and adjusted EBITDA.
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