World-famous chicken wing restaurant to open three Calgary locations next year
Good news, chicken lovers! One of the world’s most well-known and loved chicken chains is set to finally open in Calgary next year.
In August, Dished reported that the world-famous chicken wing chain Wingstop would soon be opening in Calgary, but now we finally have the details.
Wingstop, the fast-casual chain, is gearing up to open three locations in the city during the first half of 2026, as part of a 100-location agreement with JPK Capital, the master franchisee for Wingstop Canada.
The first flagship location for YYC will be located at CF Chinook Centre, and it’s going to have some pretty cool features, including a live DJ booth and modern interior elements to support the high foot traffic spot.
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In addition to Chinook, it looks like another outpost will be opening at Deerfoot Meadows, according to the shopping centre’s website.
For those unfamiliar with Wingstop, the spot is primarily known for its chicken wings, which can be served both bone-in and boneless, as well as its chicken tenders.
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 Wingstopās heat-packed Atomic sauce with habanero pepper.
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 last year, customers were camped out for hours ahead of the opening.
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