Just in time for the start of the 2025 NFL football season, Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) announced the launch of its latest Wingstop Drop: the Smoky Chipotle Rub, a bold new wing flavor inspired by the classic smoky taste of barbecue. Want to try it? We’ll tell you when it’s available.
What is Wingstop’s new Smoky Chipotle Rub flavor like?
The Smoky Chipotle Rub features hints of honey and paprika, making this dry rub perfect for fans of both sweet and savory flavors.
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When will Wingstop’s Smoky Chipotle Rub flavor be available?
It’s already available! Starting this Wednesday, September 3, you can order the new wing flavor. But hurry—it’s only on the menu for a limited time.
Wingstop Deals
Football games aren’t complete without wings. That’s why the fast-casual chain is offering a special promotion for all customers: with any order of $25 or more, placed online or through the app, you’ll receive a free 5-piece boneless wing sampler. To redeem the offer, just use the code FREEWINGS at checkout.
What is the Wingstop Drop?
It’s a promotional program launched by the fast-food chain ahead of the 2025 football season. The offers are being rolled out weekly and will conclude with the NFL’s opening game in September.
History of Wingstop
Wingstop Inc., founded in 1994 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, has become one of the most recognized fast-food brands worldwide. It currently operates more than 2,650 locations across several countries, with the vast majority (98%) owned by franchise partners.
The company specializes in chicken products such as wings, tenders, and sandwiches, which are made to order and served with a variety of handcrafted sauces. Its menu is known for offering 12 bold and distinctive flavors, accompanied by exclusive sides and their iconic ranch and blue cheese sauces.
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In fiscal year 2024, Wingstop reached approximately $5 billion in system-wide sales, marking 21 consecutive years of comparable store sales growth. This sustained success reflects strong customer loyalty and consistent culinary quality.
With the goal of becoming one of the top ten global restaurant brands, Wingstop continues to expand aggressively. Recently, its position was strengthened by being named the official chicken partner of the NBA, solidifying its connection with sports and its reach among fans.
When Does the 2025 Football Season Start?
The NFL regular season will begin on Thursday, September 4, 2025. The current Super Bowl champion, Philadelphia, will host Dallas in the opening game. The season will conclude on January 4, 2026.
Where to Watch the 2025 Football Season
You can watch the 2025 NFL season games on YouTube TV, which offers nearly all the channels that broadcast sports events, such as:
- Fox
- NBC
- ABC
- CBS
- ESPN
- NFL Network
What is the NFL?
The National Football League (NFL) is the most important professional American football league in the United States. It was founded in 1920 under the name American Professional Football Association (APFA) and adopted its current name in 1922. The NFL consists of 32 franchises, organized into two conferences: the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). Each season culminates with the Super Bowl, the game that pits the champions of both conferences against each other to determine the league’s overall champion.
