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Charles R. Morrison has been the CEO of Wingstop since June 2012 and has led the company through significant growth. Under his guidance, Wingstop has become a well-known name in the restaurant industry, with a focus on providing high-quality, unique...

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Charles R. Morrison

CEO of Wingstop

Field of Expertise

Consumer Goods & Retail - Restaurant

Sector of Economy

Consumer Cyclical

CEO of Wingstop for

12 years 10 months (Jun 2012 - Present)

Previous Experience

Chief Executive Officer of Rave Restaurant Group from January 2007 to June 2012; held multiple senior leadership positions in the restaurant industry for over 20 years.

Holdings

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Charles R. Morrison's stock holdings have seen considerable fluctuations over the years, reflecting his confidence in Wingstop's performance. In 2019, he had notable transactions with values reaching up to $18.87 million in a single month. His holdings peaked with substantial...

Mar 18, 2025

Total Stock Sold

$44.36M

WING

$44.36M

467,727 WING shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Charles R. Morrison didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra WING467,727 shares worth $45.10M.
This is 1.66% and $736.51K more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

WING

23,000 shares

WING

Recent Charitable Transactions

WING

5,000 shares

WING

May 7, 2021

Charity

WING

6,000 shares

WING

May 10, 2019

Charity

WING

12,000 shares

WING

Dec 29, 2018

Charity

Insider Trading

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WING

$136.59K

WING at $136.59/share

Mar 6, 2022

Sale

WING

$801.97K

WING at $152.18/share

Feb 15, 2022

Sale

WING

15,184 shares

WING

Feb 15, 2022

Received

WING

$3.33M

WING at $166.44/share

Dec 7, 2021

Sale

WING

$666.29K

WING at $169.32/share

Nov 13, 2021

Sale

WING

$5.18M

WING at $173.66/share

Jul 30, 2021

Sale

WING

$3.38M

WING at $159.82/share

Jul 27, 2021

Sale

WING

50,950 shares

WING

Jul 27, 2021

Received

WING

$1.43M

WING at $142.59/share

May 7, 2021

Sale

WING

5,000 shares

WING

May 7, 2021

Charity

Compensation History

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In 2023, Charles R. Morrison's total compensation was $6,845,715, primarily driven by his base salary of $740,000. Notably, he didn’t receive any bonuses or stock grants, which highlights a shift towards performance-based incentives. His pay package featured a structured performance plan focusing on key metrics like EBITDA growth, aligning his interests with that of shareholders. His approach to compensation reflects the company’s philosophy: to reward executives based on performance rather than guaranteed bonuses. Over the years, his earnings have varied, peaking with substantial bonuses and stock payouts during productive years for the company, indicating a direct link between his leadership efficacy and the company's financial health. This compensation strategy helps attract top talent while maintaining a focus on sustainable growth.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$770.57K

Salary

$740.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to attract, retain, and motivate high caliber talent aligned with the company's values and performance objectives, focusing on pay for performance.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonus was awarded for the year 2023.

Other

$30.57K

Board Justification

Includes 401(k) match, company-paid premiums for long-term disability coverage, and other expenses including reimbursement of executive health expenses.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 N/A)

Board Justification

No stock was vested in 2023 as the focus was on performance-based awards that are not included in this summary.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for the CEO's compensation in 2023 were based on Adjusted EBITDA growth and net new units.

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