Wingstop Cuts Ribbon on 100th Store.

Business Editors

SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 5, 2003

George Samaras, chairman and chief executive officer of Wingstop Holdings Inc., announced Wingstop Restaurants, Inc. opened its 100th restaurant.

The restaurant, located at 2921 Pat Booker Road in Universal City, Texas, is the fifth restaurant for franchisee, Charles Loflin. The occasion was marked with a ribbon cutting by city officials and the Randolph Metrocom Chamber of Commerce Diplomats. George Samaras, President/CEO of Wingstop Restaurants, Inc., and Marcia L. Harris-Daniel, Director of Marketing, were also in attendance.

"This is an exciting milestone for any chain," said Samaras. "We've doubled in size in each of the last three years, and passing this marker brings our goal of a national presence into focus. We want to wish our brand partner, Charles Loflin, great success with his newest Wingstop restaurant."

Wingstop Holdings, Inc., a newly formed corporation, recently purchased the Wingstop chain in January of this year.

The Wingstop chain offers restaurants with a nostalgic, aviation-themed atmosphere where the sole focus is on chicken wings. Wingstop features eight proprietary wing flavors, including Original Hot, Cajun, Atomic, Mild, Teriyaki, Lemon Pepper, Hawaiian Barbeque and Garlic Parmesan. The nonbreaded wings are always fresh, made-to-order and served steaming-hot. Wingstop also offers freshly cut and seasoned fries and a variety of delicious sides, soft drinks, beers and wine coolers.

Wingstop currently has 100 restaurants in operation with over 160 under development in 22 states. Entrepreneur magazine ranked Wingstop as number one in the chicken wing category and number five in the 'Top 25 New Franchises' ranking in 2003. For more information, visit www.wingstop.com.