Head to head · Fitness / Wellness✓ VERIFIED · 2026-07-12
F45 Training vs Wingstop: units, growth & AI adoption
Wingstop leads on AI adoption (72/100 vs 63/100), while Wingstop is the larger system by unit count (2,400+ vs 1,200+). Wingstop is growing faster year-over-year (+12.8%). Data verified Q3 2026.
| Metric | F45 Training | Wingstop |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | Fitness / Wellness | QSR / Fast Food |
| Headquarters | Australia | USA |
| Units (approx.) | 1,200+ | 2,400+ ◂ |
| Unit growth YoY | +11.4% | +12.8% ◂ |
| AI Adoption Score | 63/100 | 72/100 ◂ |
| Operations AI | 66 | 68 ◂ |
| Marketing AI | 62 | 76 ◂ |
| Training AI | 64 ◂ | 62 |
| Data infrastructure | 58 | 80 ◂ |
| Region | APAC | North America |
| Index rank | #24 | #11 ◂ |
F45 Training
APAC-born functional fitness franchise with centrally programmed workouts delivered digitally — a naturally AI-ready operating model.
FULL F45 TRAINING PROFILE →Wingstop
One of the fastest-growing US franchises; digital mix above 65% and an in-house AI ordering platform position it near the top of mid-size QSRs.
FULL WINGSTOP PROFILE →Franchise Intelligence Index
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SOURCE: FRANCHISEPULSE FRANCHISE INTELLIGENCE INDEX, Q3 2026 · FREE TO CITE WITH ATTRIBUTION + LINK