Wingstop reports 7.5% domestic same-store sales decline, cuts 2026 guidance

Filed July 29, 2026 · Period ending July 23, 2026 · ~1 min read

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  Domestic same-store sales fell 7.5% in Q2 2026 vs. prior year, driven by lower transaction volumes amid consumer spending pressure. Company lowered full-year 2026 domestic comp guidance to a decline of 4% to 6%.

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  Added 102 net new restaurants in Q2 2026, bringing system-wide total to 3,255 locations (up 16% year-over-year). Company reiterated full-year global unit growth guidance of 15% to 16%.

  Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition verify on EDGAR →
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  Q2 2026 net income rose 16.9% to $31.3 million ($1.15 per diluted share) despite comp decline, aided by lower bone-in chicken wing costs. Company-owned restaurant cost of sales improved to 73.3% from 75.2%.

  Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition verify on EDGAR →