Chicken wing brand Wingstop has signed for a 3,767 sq ft site at Sheffield’s Heart of the City scheme on a 15-year lease.
The 1.5m sq ft flagship regeneration project has transformed Sheffield city centre into a thriving hub of shops, bars, cafes, restaurants, experiences, apartments, townhouses and more than 300,000 sq ft of workspace.
Fran Belbin, leader of Sheffield City Council, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Wingstop to Sheffield and to see another internationally recognised brand choosing Heart of the City as its new home. This is another great vote of confidence in Sheffield city centre and in the transformation that has taken place over recent years.
“A recognisable name such as Wingstop will help to attract even more people into the city centre and adding to the fantastic mix of businesses already here. The opening is another exciting milestone for Heart of the City and demonstrates the growing appeal of Sheffield as a place to invest, work, visit and spend time.”
Laurence Jones, portfolio director at RivingtonHark, asset management partner to the council on the Heart of the City scheme, added: “Wingstop is one of the fastest-growing F&B operators in the UK and has become a huge hit with younger demographics in particular. Their addition at Heart of the City highlights the demand we are seeing from international F&B occupiers eager to take space alongside one of Europe’s finest food halls, artisan independents and regional operators, alongside plenty of familiar high street names.
“The high density of major international businesses, young professionals and expansive student populations makes Heart of the City a prime destination for work and investment.”
