Fast-growing national restaurant chain Wingstop will open its first Central Coast location in Santa Maria.

Wingstop, represented by Michael Martz and Kristopher Roth of Hayes Commercial Group, has leased 1,400 square feet of retail space at 560 E. Betteravia Road from Santa Maria Exchange Partners.

The chain has expanded to 650 locations in just 12 years of franchising.

— Ted Hoagland is marketing manager for Hayes Commercial Group.