Wendy's

Wendy’s to open raft of new restaurants

09-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

US burger giant Wendy’s is continuing its push across the UK with the opening of a string of new restaurants this year.

McDonald’s and Wendy’s triumph in US lawsuit over burger size

03-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

McDonald’s and Wendy’s have defeated a New York lawsuit that accused them of misleading diners over the size of their burgers in a case that could potentially have ramifications for similar trials in the US.

Wendy's, Coco di Mama and 800 Degrees Pizza in food line up at new Gravity Max Liverpool

10-Aug-2023 By Restaurant

Gravity Active Entertainment has opened its flagship Gravity MAX at Liverpool ONE.

Wendy’s focusing on drive-thrus to build UK footprint

11-May-2023 By Shwetali Sapte

Wendy’s first UK drive-thru is performing ahead of expectations, with the format seen as a key driver for its growth across the country, according to CEO Todd Penegor.

Wendy’s aims to reach 45 UK sites by the end of 2023

02-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Wendy’s is looking to add at least a further 15 sites to its UK estate this year.

Wendy’s to launch first UK drive-thru

16-Jan-2023 By James McAllister

Wendy's is to open its first drive-thru location in the UK later this month as part of a new franchise deal for the East of England region.

Wendy's heads north as it prepares to open first UK franchise site

21-Nov-2022 By James McAllister

Wendy's will open its first UK franchise site next month in Sheffield amid a push to expand into the north of the country.

UK remains ‘the big opportunity in Europe’ for Wendy's

10-Nov-2022 By Georgi Gyton

Wendy’s believes UK remains 'the big opportunity in Europe' despite the impact of cost headwinds and lower sales than expected.

Wendy’s rolls back on UK growth targets

11-Aug-2022 By Georgi Gyton

Wendy’s is now expecting to have 35 UK restaurants open by the end of 2022, down from the 50 to 60 previously spoken about in its first quarter update.

Wendy’s achieves ‘solid results’ in first quarter

12-May-2022 By Georgi Gyton

Wendy’s UK business – its newest market – achieved 'solid results' in the first quarter to 3 April 2022, president and chief executive officer Todd Penegor has said.

REEF Technology joins next month's Hostech lineup

21-Mar-2022 By Restaurant

REEF Technology has joined the line-up for the forthcoming technology conference Hostech.

Wendy’s sets out 2022 UK expansion plans

03-Mar-2022 By Finn Scott-Delany

Wendy’s chief executive Todd Penegor has told analysts the company is 'very pleased' with its launch in the UK as he set out the group's UK expansion plans for 2022.

Wendy's targets 50 UK openings in 2022 after sales exceed expectations

25-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

Wendy's is to ramp up its UK growth plans next year after sales across its fledgling estate exceeded expectations.

Wendy’s sees 'extremely strong' UK sales

11-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

Wendy’s says it is ’extremely excited' about the consumer response to its UK market return, and is on track to have 10 locations open by the end of the year.

US burger giant Carl’s Jr. states intention to enter the UK market

07-Oct-2021 By Stefan Chomka

Popular US burger restaurant chain Carl’s Jr. is looking to enter the UK for the first time with plans to open restaurants in the capital and beyond.

Wendy's to rollout delivery kitchens under Reef partnership

12-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Wendy's has signed a global partnership with dark kitchen operator Reef Technology that will see it rollout delivery-only locations across the UK.

Wendy’s: “We’ve had to learn by what we’ve done before”

04-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Wendy’s is back in the UK for a third bite of the burger, with its arrival in Reading this week heralding the start of a push to open 400 sites across the country.

Friday Five: the week's top news

14-May-2021 By Joe Lutrario

This week’s key hospitality news stories include Alyn Williams winning £57,000 in damages from The Westbury Hotel, the closure of The Gilbert Scott and Wendy’s ambitious expansion plans.

Wendy's plots up to 400 UK sites

10-May-2021 By James McAllister

US burger chain Wendy’s is planning to open up to 400 UK sites as it plots to become a major player in the country's fast food market.

Wendy's eyes Croydon opening

07-Apr-2021 By James McAllister

US burger chain Wendy’s is set to launch a restaurant in Croydon, for what could mark its first London opening since announcing its return to the UK market.

Wendy's plans 20 UK sites as it prepares for nationwide rollout

04-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

US burger chain Wendy’s is 'on track' to begin opening restaurants in the UK in the coming months, with five sites expected to launch before the end of the year.