Wingstop launches sustainable uniforms to further strengthen its commitment to ESG

2021-11-22 10:06:47 By : Ms. Wei Huang

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Dallas, November 18, 2021/PRNewswire/ - Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING), a leading digital and technology restaurant brand with more than 1,600 locations worldwide, today announced the launch of its new uniform plan , Which includes a series of clothes made from recycled plastic water bottles*. Based on Wingstop's expected order volume and usage, the brand estimates that more than 2 million plastic water bottles will be recycled to make new garments. Sustainable clothing is just one of many initiatives implemented by Wingstop to support its environmental, social and governance (ESG) work.

Wingstop Chief Growth Officer Marissa Carona said: "As Wingstop continues to expand and grow, we will pay attention to our footprint and how we give back to the communities we serve." "The new uniform plan is towards a better big This is an exciting step for scale change and is a huge asset because we will continue to develop a highly dedicated workforce that takes pride in our workplace and company representatives."

A stylish and environmentally friendly uniform collection from The LogoLink Group, an affiliate partner of the Boundless Network, including the front "crew T-shirt", the rear "chef shirt", manager's polo shirt, hat and sun visor, and optional outerwear such as vests And jacket. Not only can team members feel good in the updated stylish and functional uniforms, but they can also reduce their footprint. Example advantages of Wingstop sustainable uniforms:

Wingstop's new uniform plan was launched a few months after the brand moved to the new Global Support Center (GSC) in Addison, Texas, which is 100% powered by Engie from San Angelo, Texas The local wind power at the Live Oak Wind Farm. After the acquisition of the building in 2019, the three-story single-person corporate office building underwent a complete interior decoration, which required more than a year of design and conceptual strategies. The excess building materials, furniture and office supplies collected during the renovation were donated to the Dallas Area Human Habitat, Genesis Women's Shelter and Cristo Rey Fort Worth College Prep on behalf of Wingstop Charity.

To capture Wingstop's excellent work and commitment to ESG, Wingstop launched a website called Flavor for Good, which outlines the three key areas of the brand: waste management; diversity, fairness and inclusiveness; and community. Learn more at ir.wingstop.com/esg.

*Based on a 16.9 oz standard size plastic water bottle.

Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, operating and franchising in more than 1,500 locations worldwide. Wing Experts is committed to serving the world's flavors through unparalleled guest experience and providing classic wings, boneless wings and tender meat. They are always cooked to order and handcrafted in 11 bold and unique flavors chosen by fans Season and stir. Wingstop’s menu also includes signature dishes, including freshly cut seasoned French fries and freshly made ranch and blue cheese dips.

In fiscal 2020, Wingstop's system-wide sales increased by 28.8% year-on-year to approximately US$2 billion. This is the 17th consecutive year of same-store sales growth. Since its IPO in 2015, Wingstop has achieved a shareholder return of more than 700%. With the vision of becoming the world's top 10 restaurant brands, its system is composed of independent franchisees or brand partners. As of September 25, 2021, they account for approximately 98% of the total number of 1,673 restaurants in Wingstop. During the fiscal quarter ending in September on December 25, 2021, Wingstop opened a net 49 restaurants, an increase of 13.1% year-on-year, and announced a domestic same-store sales increase of 3.9%. In the fiscal quarter ending September 25, 2021, Wingstop generated 61.6% of sales through digital channels including Wingstop.com and the Wingstop app.

The key to Wingstop's success is The Wingstop Way, which includes the core value system of authenticity, entrepreneurship, service awareness and fun. As Wingstop seeks to provide value to all stakeholders, the value system extends to its environmental, social, and governance platform.

The company has been selected by Entrepreneur Magazine "150 Most Growing Franchise" and "World's Best Franchise" (2020), Franchise Business Review "Top Food Franchise" (2020), American Restaurant News "Top 200 Chain Restaurants" (2020), Fast Casual's "Top 100 Promoters and Influencers" (2020), and was selected for the Stevie Outstanding Employer Award (2020).

For more information, please visit www.wingstop.com or www.wingstop.com/own-a-wingstop and follow @Wingstop on Twitter and Instagram and Facebook.com/Wingstop. Learn more about Wingstop's involvement in the local community at www.wingstopcharities.org.

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