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Wingstop

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Wingstop is a casual dining restaurant chain specializing in chicken wings and related side dishes. Known for its variety of flavors, Wingstop offers a unique dining experience focused on high-quality chicken wings and a casual atmosphere.

CCI Score

CCI Score: Wingstop

-29.78

Latest Event

Wingstop UK Modern Slavery Statement 2024

Wingstop UK published its Modern Slavery Statement for the financial year ending 31st December 2024, detailing its comprehensive policies to combat modern slavery, forced labour, and unethical practices in its operations and supply chain. The statement emphasizes rigorous supplier audits, risk assessments, adherence to international labour standards, and zero-tolerance towards exploitation.

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Wingstop is currently rated as an Accomplice.

-20 to -29 CCI Score
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Latest Events

  • Wingstop UK Modern Slavery Statement 2024 Logo
    DEC
    23
    2024

    Wingstop UK published its Modern Slavery Statement for the financial year ending 31st December 2024, detailing its comprehensive policies to combat modern slavery, forced labour, and unethical practices in its operations and supply chain. The statement emphasizes rigorous supplier audits, risk assessments, adherence to international labour standards, and zero-tolerance towards exploitation.

  • +80

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    June 18

    Wingstop UK’s statement demonstrates a strong commitment to upholding labor rights and human rights practices by enforcing ethical standards, prohibiting forced labour, and promoting a respectful workplace. Such measures directly oppose authoritarian practices that exploit workers.

    Modern Slavery Statement 2024

  • +75

    Supply Chain Ethics

    June 18

    The document outlines rigorous supply chain ethics, including supplier pre-screening, audits, BRC accreditation, and contractual obligations to uphold labor standards. These proactive measures help ensure transparency and accountability, mitigating risks of modern slavery in the supply chain.

    Modern Slavery Statement 2024

  • Wingstop Linked to Republican Party Expenditures Logo
    OCT
    26
    2024

    OpenSecrets has published data on Republican Party expenditures for the 2024 election cycle that includes Wingstop, suggesting a connection between the company and politically influential spending by right-leaning groups. The data is based on Federal Election Commission information released on October 26, 2024.

  • -40

    Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

    June 18

    The data from OpenSecrets indicates that Wingstop is associated with Republican Party expenditures during the 2024 cycle. Given the current political climate and the documented links between right-wing spending and authoritarian policies, this raises concerns about the company’s indirect support for far‑right political efforts. Such connections, perceived as alignment with authoritarian influences, warrant a negative score from an anti‑fascist perspective.

    Republican Party Expenditures

  • Wingstop Cited for Wage Theft Violations Logo
    SEP
    28
    2023

    On September 28, 2023, the California Labor Commissioner’s Office cited five Wingstop restaurants and their owner for wage theft violations affecting 551 workers. The investigation revealed that the owner used multiple corporate entities to avoid paying proper wages, overtime, and meal break premiums, thereby exploiting workers.

  • -80

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    June 18

    The wage theft violations at multiple Wingstop locations, achieved through creating separate corporate entities to underpay workers, constitute a serious breach of labor rights and exploitation of low-wage workers. This behavior undermines fair labor practices and worker protections, aligning with authoritarian economic exploitation practices.

    California Labor Commissioner Cites Five Wingstop Fast Food Restaurants and Their Owner for Wage Theft Violations

  • Wingstop Fined for Wage Theft Logo
    JUL
    20
    2023

    After a two-year investigation by Los Angeles County, two Wingstop locations operated by Far West Restaurant Group were forced to pay over $667,000 in fines and back wages for repeatedly failing to meet minimum wage laws, highlighting serious labor rights issues.

  • -70

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    June 18

    The investigation revealed that Wingstop locations in economically vulnerable areas failed to pay the legal minimum wage, shortchanging workers and exacerbating labor exploitation. This behavior undermines workers' rights and equitable treatment, reflecting negatively on the company’s ethical responsibility towards human rights.

    Wingstop owners to pay more than $667000 in wage theft ...

  • Wing Stop Franchisee Labor Violations Logo
    AUG
    11
    2022

    A U.S. Department of Labor investigation found that a Wing Stop franchisee, Boss Wings Enterprises LLC, illegally deducted costs such as uniforms, training, background checks, and cash register shortages from employees' wages, leading to significant violations including minimum wage, overtime, recordkeeping, and child labor standards. The Department recovered over $51K in back wages for 244 workers and fined the operator over $62K in penalties.

  • -80

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    June 18

    The incident reveals severe labor rights violations, including wage deductions resulting in workers earning less than the federal minimum wage, improper overtime handling, and child labor abuses. These practices undermine worker dignity and fair labor standards, aligning with concerns under Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices.

    Wing Stop franchisee illegally deducts uniform, training, background check costs; US Labor Department recovers $51K for 244 workers

Industries

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Full-Service Restaurants
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Limited-Service Restaurants
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Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets