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Private equity firms line up for Wingstop sale

The UK arm of Wingstop is set to enter its first round of bids later this month

The Texas-based buffalo wing business began rolling out stores in Britain six years ago
The Texas-based buffalo wing business began rolling out stores in Britain six years ago Photo: Bloomberg via Getty Images

Private equity firms are showing appetite for a fast-growing chicken shop chain.

The UK arm of Wingstop is up for sale and is set to enter its first round of bids later this month with several buyout giants weighing up offers for the fast-food firm, according to people familiar with the matter.

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