Fast-Casual Restaurants Are Expanding Fast. Can Sales Catch Up?

1. Wingstop opened 114 new restaurants, totaling nearly 3,000 locations. 2. Same-store sales at Wingstop decreased by 5.6% in Q3. 3. Management expects mid-teens unit growth for 2026 and aims for 10,000 locations. 4. Smart Kitchen rollout aims to improve service speed and efficiency. 5. Investor sentiment is cautiously optimistic despite recent stock declines.