| Document and Entity Information | Oct. 05, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 5, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | WINGSTOP INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001636222 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-37425 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 47-3494862 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 5501 LBJ Freeway |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | 5th Floor |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Dallas |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 75240 |
| City Area Code | 972 |
| Local Phone Number | 686-6500 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | WING |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
