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We're in the flavor business. It's been our mission to serve the world flavor since we first opened shop in '94, and we're just getting started. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
1151
TOTAL
RATINGS
9042
Updated on: January 20, 2026

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. Company Culture

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.4/5
Wingstop Restaurants Inc. Overall Culture is rated F

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Environment
D
eNPS
D
Gender
D-
CEO Rating
F
Compensation
F

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. CEO

Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Charles Morrison Wingstop Restaurants Inc. CEO
Charles Morrison
50 /100
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Diversity at Wingstop Restaurants Inc.

Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
F

Diverse employees at Wingstop Restaurants Inc. have rated Environment, CEO Rating, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Wingstop Restaurants Inc.

Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-

Women at Wingstop Restaurants Inc. have rated Environment, CEO Rating, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-56

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. employees are -56% more likely to recommend Wingstop Restaurants Inc. as a great place to work

18%Promoters
8%Passives
74%Detractors

Working at Wingstop Restaurants Inc.

Working at Wingstop Restaurants Inc. is rated below average by 1151 employees, across various culture dimensions. Wingstop Restaurants Inc. employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Professional Development have the most room for improvement, putting Wingstop Restaurants Inc.’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Dallas. See below in detail how working at Wingstop Restaurants Inc. was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Wingstop Restaurants Inc.

F

Overall Company Culture at Wingstop Restaurants Inc. is rated F

Last updated 2 days ago

Bottom
5%

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 1151 Employees

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Product
58
Product58
Sales
45
Sales45
Customer Support
41
Customer Support41
Customer Success
40
Customer Success40
Operations
40
Operations40
HR
36
HR36

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. Employee Reviews

Out of 684 Wingstop Restaurants Inc. employee reviews, 57% were positive. The remaining 43% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Wingstop Restaurants Inc. improve their work culture.

57%
43%
Positive Reviews57%
Constructive Feedback43%

Positive Reviews From Wingstop Restaurants Inc. Employees

  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Hard workers at all times
  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    The general manager was very friendly
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    There is no consistency.I've been told by certain employees that they don't make enough to train me
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Constructive Feedback From Wingstop Restaurants Inc. Employees

  • What would you improve about your company's interview process?
    They need to make sure the people are right for the company
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Sticking up for other employees when they know management is in the wrong. Working better as a team communication
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    The way they treat the employees.
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Wingstop Restaurants Inc. Company Information

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. Company Overview

We're in the flavor business. It's been our mission to serve the world flavor since we first opened shop in '94, and we're just getting started.

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. was founded in 1994 and its current CEO is Charles Morrison. Since its inception 32 years ago, Wingstop Restaurants Inc. has grown to 600 employees.

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. Mission, Vision & Values

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. Mission Statement

We're not in the wing business. We're in the flavor business. It's been our mission to serve the world flavor since we first opened shop in '94, and we're just getting started. 1997 saw the opening of our first franchised Wingstop Inc. location, and by 2002 we had served the world one billion wings. It's flavor that defines us and has made Wingstop Inc. one of the fastest growing brands in the restaurant industry. Wingstop Inc. is the destination when you crave fresh never faked wings, hand-cut seasoned fries and any of our famous sides. For people who demand flavor in everything they do, there's only Wingstop Inc. - because it's more than a meal, it's a flavor experience.

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. Values

  • Service-Minded
  • Authentic
  • Fun
  • Entrepreneurial
Wingstop Restaurants Inc. Mission, Vision & Values
HeadquarterDallas, TX 75240
United States of America
Websitewww.wingstop.com/
Founding Date1994
Tel(972) 686-6500
Company StatusPublic
StockWING
Jobswww.wingstop.com/employment
Social Sites

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. Competitors

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. competitors include Darden Restaurants, Pizza Hut, Luby's, and Buffalo Wild Wings. Wingstop Restaurants Inc. ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Wingstop Restaurants Inc. compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Darden Restaurants' Logo
    Darden Restaurants
    3.6/5
  2. #2
    Pizza Hut's Logo
    Pizza Hut
    2.9/5
  3. #3
    Luby's' Logo
    Luby's
    2.5/5
  4. #4
    Buffalo Wild Wings' Logo
    Buffalo Wild Wings
    2.4/5
  5. #5
    Wingstop Restaurants Inc. Logo
    Wingstop Restaurants Inc.
    2.4/5
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Wingstop Restaurants Inc. Employees

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. has 600 employees. 1151 employees at Wingstop Restaurants Inc. have reviewed Wingstop Restaurants Inc. across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 days ago.

Overall, the 1151 Wingstop Restaurants Inc. employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Wingstop Restaurants Inc. are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Wingstop Restaurants Inc., which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Wingstop Restaurants Inc. are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 1151 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at Wingstop Restaurants Inc. are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Wingstop Restaurants Inc. believe the environment at Wingstop Restaurants Inc. is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Wingstop Restaurants Inc. is extremely fast. About 78% of the employees at Wingstop Restaurants Inc. work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Wingstop Restaurants Inc. are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Wingstop Restaurants Inc. employees generally work 8.4 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Wingstop Restaurants Inc. report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
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56% of Wingstop Restaurants Inc. employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
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Wingstop Restaurants Inc. employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
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23% of Wingstop Restaurants Inc. employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
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Wingstop Restaurants Inc. employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
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70% of Wingstop Restaurants Inc. employees call their work environment negative
Environment

Joining Wingstop Restaurants Inc. - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Wingstop Restaurants Inc. is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Wingstop Restaurants Inc. employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 44% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. Employee Onboarding

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. KPIs and OKRs

At Wingstop Restaurants Inc. 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Wingstop Restaurants Inc. KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Wingstop Restaurants Inc. employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes75%
No25%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?
Wingstop Restaurants Inc. KPIs & OKRs

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. CEO & Leadership

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. CEO - Charles Morrison

Charles Morrison Wingstop Restaurants Inc. CEO
50 /100

Charles’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Charles in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Dallas. Charles Morrison’s employees rank Wingstop Restaurants Inc. in the Bottom 20% for Environment, and in the Bottom 5% for Compensation. Morrison is generally unpopular with Wingstop Restaurants Inc. employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Customer Support department, and by employees with 6 to 10 Years experience and employees in the HR department. However, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Wingstop Restaurants Inc.’s competitors, Charles Morrison ranks below both Luby's CEO Christopher Pappas and Buffalo Wild Wings CEO Sally Smith.

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. Leadership

The Wingstop Restaurants Inc. Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Charles Morrison, EVP & CFO Michael Skipworth, and EVP & Chief Growth & Experience Officer Maurice Cooper

  • Charles Morrison CEO / President

    Charles Morrison CEO / President

    Charles Morrison serves as the CEO / President of Wingstop Restaurants Inc..

  • Michael Skipworth EVP & CFO

    Mr. Michael J. Skipworth has been Chief Financial Officer of Wingstop Inc. since August 2017. Mr. Skipworth served as an... read more

  • Maurice Cooper EVP & Chief Growth & Experience Officer

    Maurice Cooper serves as the EVP & Chief Growth & Experience Officer of Wingstop Restaurants, Inc.. Maurice started at... read more

  • Madison Jobe SVP & CDO

    Madison Jobe serves as the Chief Development Officer of Wingstop Restaurants, Inc.. Madison started at Wingstop... read more

  • Larry Kruguer EVP & COO

    Larry Kruguer serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Wingstop Restaurants, Inc.. Larry started at Wingstop... read more

  • Alex Kaleida VP, FP&A

    Alex Kaleida serves as the VP, FP&A of Wingstop Restaurants Inc..

  • Stacy Androes Chief Technology Officer

    Stacy Androes serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Wingstop Restaurants Inc..

  • Anthony Bartolotta Vice President Operations

    Anthony Bartolotta serves as the Vice President Operations of Wingstop Restaurants Inc..

  • Luisa Bullard VP - Corporate Operations

    Luisa Bullard serves as the VP - Corporate Operations of Wingstop Restaurants Inc..

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Wingstop Restaurants Inc. Salaries

How much does Wingstop Restaurants Inc. pay?

How much do people at Wingstop Restaurants Inc. get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Wingstop Restaurants Inc. is $103,633, or $49 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $110,913, or $53 per hour.

At Wingstop Restaurants Inc., the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $220,550 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $39,642 annually. Average Wingstop Restaurants Inc. salaries by department include: Marketing at $113,103, Operations at $67,960, Admin at $54,246, and HR at $124,719. Half of Wingstop Restaurants Inc. salaries are above $110,913.

475 employees at Wingstop Restaurants Inc. rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 1402 ratings) while 457 employees at Wingstop Restaurants Inc. rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 461 ratings).

Last updated 11 days ago.

1st Percentile
$63k
$63k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$87k
$87k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$109k
$109k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$162k
$162k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$213k
$213k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$258k
$258k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$268k
$268k100th Percentile
$103,633*
Average Compensation
$110,913*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Wingstop Restaurants Inc.

Diverse employees at Wingstop Restaurants Inc. score the company 43/100 across various culture categories, placing Wingstop Restaurants Inc. in the Bottom 5% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Wingstop Restaurants Inc. across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 73/100
Department - Product
Men 45/100
Department - Product
Diverse Employees 60/100
Department - Product

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 30/100
Department - HR
Men 34/100
Department - Customer Support
Diverse Employees 32/100
Department - Customer Support
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Wingstop Restaurants Inc. Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Gym Membership / Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks

  • Free Food
  • Company Social Outings
  • Unique Office Space
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Wingstop Restaurants Inc. PTO

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Wingstop Restaurants Inc. benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time100%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo34%
$1500 - $2500/mo33%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo33%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?
Wingstop Restaurants Inc. PTO Policy

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. Careers

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Candidates By Department

All Industries
50%
Executive
50%

Candidates By Location

Atlanta
50%
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50%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Wingstop Restaurants Inc.

Who is the CEO of Wingstop Restaurants Inc.?

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. CEO is Charles Morrison, their score by employees is 50

What is Wingstop Restaurants Inc. eNPS?

The eNPS for Wingstop Restaurants Inc. is -56

What is Wingstop Restaurants Inc. revenue?

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. revenue is $106M

What is the salary for Senior Marketing Manager in Wingstop Restaurants Inc.?

Senior Marketing Manager average salary in the US is 136k

What are the salaries in the Finance in Wingstop Restaurants Inc.?

The average salaries for Finance in Wingstop Restaurants Inc. is 76k

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