Wendy’s to open York restaurant as it expands across UK
A spokesman said new Wendy’s restaurants will open in Blackpool, Glasgow, Grays (Lakeside), Watford, and York within months, creating more than 150 jobs, each with competitive salaries and benefits.
Wendy’s is also investing approximately $70m in its “build-to-suit” programme in 2025 to accelerate restaurant expansion in the US, Canada and the UK.
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Hide AdMichael Clarke, Managing Director, Europe for The Wendy’s Company said: "We see huge potential in the UK market, with plans to add more than 150 new restaurants across the UK and surrounding countries by 2028.
"This year, we will focus on accelerating our expansion efforts so more people across the UK can enjoy Wendy’s menu and customer hospitality. We have a solid foundation in the market and believe we are well-positioned to accelerate our growth trajectory even further.”
Mr Clarke added: "Wendy's franchisees are at the heart of the brand’s expansion plans, both in the UK and internationally, and strong franchise partnerships enable us to grow at scale
"We're deeply committed to supporting our UK franchisees and making co-investments through our Build-To-Suit programme, which is a key incentive for them to grow with us.”
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