Wingstop's smart kitchen system cuts ticket time nearly in half The fast casual chain's digital kitchen display system, now deployed in at least 1,000 restaurants, is increasing comparable sales and improving accuracy. Wingstop showed off the new Smart Kitchen system at a recent Investor Day in Dallas. The Smart Kitchens are in more than 400 units currently, and the 2,690-unit chain expects it will be systemwide by the end of the year.
The move is a key part of Wingstop's goal to reach 10,000 units and an average unit volume of $3 million. Wingstop eyes technology, lockers and dark kitchens to speed service Fast-casual brand says 40% of sales came through digital channels in January. View the Wingstop menu to explore our chicken wings or tenders! Try them saucy or dry rubbed in our signature flavors, and add fries, sides, and your favorite drink!
Wingstop has a dream of $3 million AUV and 6,000-plus restaurants in the U.S., and the company's latest Smart Kitchen rollout has already proven to be one of the biggest keys to reaching those lofty benchmarks. The technology-which forecasts demand and replaces paper chits with digital touch-screen displays-is now live in 1,000 restaurants across the []. Wingstop shares were climbing Wednesday after a group of Wall Street analysts reported positive responses to the company's new Smart Kitchen system, revealed at an investor field trip earlier.
Wingstop is pioneering AI in fast-casual dining with its "Smart Kitchen" system, which streamlines ordering, predicts demand using vast data, reduces waste, and boosts efficiency. Already in 1,000 locations, full rollout is targeted by year-end, driving stock gains. This innovation could redefine industry profitability, balancing tech with human touch.
Wingstop changed how they operate with the Wingstop Smart Kitchen technology. The restaurant tech helped reduce wait times by 50%, improve throughput, and increase order accuracy. Wings, fries, and sides.
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