Billings, Bozeman, And Missoula To Welcome New Franchise

It’s not every day we get a new chain rolling into Montana. Usually, it feels like we’re the last stop on the map when it comes to big-name restaurants. But this time, chicken lovers, the wait is over. Wingstop is officially landing in the Treasure State, and not just in one spot. We’re getting three.

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The first location opens in Billings on November 11 at 24th and Grand (yep, right next to Exotic Pets). After that, Bozeman and Missoula will each get their own Wingstop, with openings planned for early next year, sometime between February and March.

So here’s the question: are you excited, or are you rolling your eyes at another chain coming into Montana? We’ve got plenty of great local spots, sure, but who doesn’t love wings? I don't know, the idea is conflicting for me.  

Wingstop started as a tiny buffalo wing shop in Garland, Texas back in 1994, and now they’ve spread their wings (pun fully intended) with over 2,000 locations worldwide. Clearly, people are hooked.

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For Montana, it feels like a small win in the “we’re finally on the map” category. Love it or hate it, wings are coming, and it’s bound to stir up some chatter. So what do you think ? Will you be first in line with ranch in hand, or sticking to your hometown favorites? Let us know HERE.