American chain famous for its 'life-changing' buffalo wings is coming to Australia: 'Dream come true'
A beloved American chicken chain is set to make its long-awaited Australian debut - and the internet is already losing its mind.
Locals in Sydney 's Kings Cross were quick to spot a glowing green sign that read 'Flavour Landing Soon In Wings Cross' - a clever nod to the Texas-born brand's famous motto and a hint at its first Aussie outpost.
Wingstop, known across the US for its saucy chicken wings, tenders, and sandwiches, is opening its first Australian location at 1/11 Darlinghurst Rd, Potts Point, with trading hours listed as 11am to 2am daily.
While no official opening date has been revealed, the store's arrival has already been confirmed through the newly launched @wingstopau Instagram and TikTok accounts.
Both bios read: 'Flavour Landing Soon' with links to apply for jobs or visit the website.
The fast food chain is famous for its twelve distinct flavours - from classic lemon pepper and garlic parmesan to the fiery atomic and mango habanero.
Die-hard fans swear by the ranch sauce, and many are already begging the Aussie franchise to stick to the original recipe.
Wingstop, which started in Garland, Texas in 1994, has grown to over 1,400 locations worldwide.
Locals in Sydney's Kings Cross were quick to spot a glowing green sign that read 'Flavour Landing Soon In Wings Cross'
Wingstop, known across the US for its saucy chicken wings, tenders, and sandwiches, is opening its first Australian location at 1/11 Darlinghurst Rd, Potts Point, with trading hours listed as 11am to 2am daily
The restaurants are known for their 1930s and 1940s aviation-themed interiors, a nod to the golden age of flight, with a modern twist.
For many expats and Aussie foodies, the announcement was cause for celebration.
'Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god,' one fan wrote.
'Love of my life - I am so ready,' said another.
Others begged for more: 'Come to Melbourne.'
A foodie said, 'You better promise the ranch is the same ranch not an Aussie version of it cause I will cry.'
'As an American living in Australia, I've missed you,' an expat said.
'I think I'm going to have a heart attack,' another joked.
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