World-famous chicken restaurant opens first Alberta location this week
It’s been a long time coming, but finally, Calgary is getting its first Wingstop location, and it opens this week.
Last year, Dished reported that the world-famous chicken wing chain Wingstop would soon be opening in Calgary, and now we have confirmation that its first YYC outpost will be opening on June 19 at Deerfoot Meadows.
For those unfamiliar with Wingstop, the fast casual spot is primarily known for its chicken wings, which can be served both bone-in and boneless, as well as its chicken tenders.
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It offers 12 different wing flavours, with both wet and dry options depending on your preference. Each can be identified on its scale, ranging from no-spice options, such as honey garlic and sweet and tangy Hawaiian, to Wingstop’s heat-packed Atomic sauce with habanero pepper.
Deerfoot Meadows is just one of the locations set to open in YYC. The chain is also slated to open at the CF Chinook Centre soon, and the location will have some cool features, including a live DJ booth and modern interior elements to support the high foot traffic spot.
The Calgary expansion will mark Wingstop’s first Canadian locations outside of Ontario since the brand first entered the market in 2022.
With high-profile chicken chains such as Chick-fil-A and Dave’s Hot Chicken making waves in the city, we’re expecting major hype for this opening. When the chain opened in Mississauga in 2024, customers were camped out for hours ahead of the opening.
Wingstop
Address: 277-8180 11th St. SE, Calgary
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