Wingstop Restaurants, Inc. Signs NFL Lineman Raheem Brock

Franchise Agreement Marks Third NFL Player to Sign with Wingstop
DALLAS--(Business Wire)--
Wingstop scores again. The chicken wing chain that has sold more
than one billion wings has signed a franchise agreement with NFL
Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Raheem Brock to develop three
restaurants in Philadelphia and the surrounding area.

This is Wingstop's third agreement with an NFL player or former
player. Two former Pro Bowlers, Cleveland Browns linebacker Willie
McGinest and former NFL lineman Ron Stone, signed on last year to open
restaurants in California. In addition, NFL Hall-of-Famer and Fox
Sports analyst Troy Aikman is the company's national spokesperson.

"I'm excited to bring Wingstop to my hometown and share it with
the people here," said Brock. "I love the food and the simple concept
of focusing on great wings and sides. The ease of operations makes it
an attractive business."

A four-year letterman at Temple University, Brock was originally
drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles, and signed as a free agent with
the Colts in 2002. He has appeared in 53 consecutive games and ranks
as the only defensive player to start every game over the last three
seasons.

"Wingstop and NFL players make great partners," said Bruce Evans,
vice president of franchise development for Wingstop. "Our wings have
been favorites of football fans for years, and now players are getting
behind the product. There's a strong sports population in Philadelphia
and Raheem is just the guy to bring Wingstop to the city."

"I've been involved with Wingstop for five years, and it's
exciting to see so many talented active and retired players getting
involved too," said Aikman. "Football and wings are a natural fit,
whether it's fans at a watching party or an NFL player looking for a
great business opportunity."

Dallas-based Wingstop was founded in 1994 and began franchising in
1997. Today Wingstop has almost 600 locations open or under
development nationwide and systemwide sales have grown from $11.9
million in 2000 to $200 million in 2007.

Wingstop has experienced positive comp store sales for 19
consecutive quarters and moved from 336 to 125 on Entrepreneur
Magazine's Franchise 500 ranking of all leading franchise brands
worldwide. The company recently placed 76 on the 2007 Fast Casual top
100 Movers & Shakers list.

About Wingstop

Wingstop offers restaurants with a nostalgic, aviation-themed
atmosphere where the sole focus is on chicken wings. The chain now
serves boneless wing strips that are made from 100 percent all-white
meat chicken breast coated with a proprietary batter and breading.
Wingstop features nine wing flavors, including Original Hot, Cajun,
Atomic, Mild, Teriyaki, Lemon Pepper, Hawaiian, Garlic Parmesan, and
Hickory Smoked BBQ. The wings are made-to-order and customers can also
choose from homemade side dishes including fresh-cut seasoned fries,
bourbon baked beans, pearl potato salad, creamy cole slaw, vegetable
sticks, rolls and assorted dipping sauces.

Franchise Information:

Wingstop franchise and franchise event information is available at
wingstopfranchise.com or by contacting the franchise department at
(972) 686-6500 or areadevelopment@wingstop.com.

Wingstop
Bruce Evans, 972-686-6500
bruce@wingstop.com
or
BizCom Associates
Leah Templeton, 972-728-1449
leah@bizcompr.com

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