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<p>Opening a <a href="https://www.wingstop.com/own-a-wingstop?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-much-does-it-cost-to-open-a-wingstop-franchise-2715574" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Wingstop</u></a> franchise can cost anywhere from <a href="https://www.restfinance.com/app/pdf/fdd/Wingstop%202019.pdf?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-much-does-it-cost-to-open-a-wingstop-franchise-2715574" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>$374,089 - 782,442</u></a>, according to the <a href="https://www.wingstop.com/investment?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-much-does-it-cost-to-open-a-wingstop-franchise-2715574" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>brand’s franchising website</u></a>. But more than simply handing over a pile of cash, Wingstop franchisees need to have a net worth of at least $1.2 million, $600,000 of which needs to be a liquid asset.&nbsp;</p><p>Here’s a breakdown of the costs from the brand itself:&nbsp;</p><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Initial fees&nbsp;<br>Development fee&nbsp;<br>Franchise fee&nbsp;</td><td>$10,000&nbsp;<br>$20,000&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Security deposits&nbsp;</td><td>$0 -10,000</td></tr><tr><td>Site survey fees</td><td>$2,500</td></tr><tr><td>Architect and engineering fees</td><td>$6,600 - 23,350</td></tr><tr><td>Permit expeditor fees</td><td>$1,200 - 2,500</td></tr><tr><td>Professional fees</td><td>$1,500 - 4,000</td></tr><tr><td>Leaseholder improvements</td><td>$142,669 - 422,062</td></tr><tr><td>Business operating permits</td><td>$3,000 - 5,500</td></tr><tr><td>Decor package</td><td>$7,500 - 10,925</td></tr><tr><td>Furniture, fixtures, audio/visual system, equipment and smallwares</td><td>$106,395 - 135,790</td></tr><tr><td>Point of sale register, hardware and software</td><td>$22,250 - 30,500</td></tr><tr><td>Signs&nbsp;</td><td>$8,500 - 36,315</td></tr><tr><td>Phone system</td><td>$1,725 - 2,000</td></tr><tr><td>Opening Inventory</td><td>$10,000 - 15,000</td></tr><tr><td>Opening Publicity and Promotions</td><td>$5,000 - 15,000</td></tr><tr><td>Additional funds 3 months</td><td>$25,000 - 35,000</td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td><strong>$374,089 - 782,442</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p>On average, Wingstop stores brought in $1,246,250 in sales in 2019. The brand demands a six percent royalty fee and another six or so percent for advertising funds.&nbsp;</p><p>If Wingstop isn’t the perfect fit for your goals or budget, here are five other franchises we love that boast top-notch fried chicken or fried chicken sandwiches.</p><h4><a href="https://www.atomicwings.com/franchising?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-much-does-it-cost-to-open-a-wingstop-franchise-2715574" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u><span class="brand-highlight">Atomic Wings*</span></u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $170,400-$377,355</li><li>Units: 10+</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/atomicwings"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://checkersfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-much-does-it-cost-to-open-a-wingstop-franchise-2715574" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Checkers</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $165,796-$1,306,345</li><li>Units: 838</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/checkers"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://ownabuffalo.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-much-does-it-cost-to-open-a-wingstop-franchise-2715574" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $1,280,000-$2,412,000</li><li>Units: 80+</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/buffalowingsandrings"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="http://www.layneschickenfingers.com/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-much-does-it-cost-to-open-a-wingstop-franchise-2715574" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u><span class="brand-highlight">Layne&#x2019;s Chicken Fingers*</span></u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $769,000-$1,320,000</li><li>Units: 6</li></ul><h4><a href="https://slimchickensfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-much-does-it-cost-to-open-a-wingstop-franchise-2715574" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Slim Chickens</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $842,000-$1,700,000</li><li>Units: 100+</li></ul>

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