Legendary American burger chain Wendy's is opening 200 restaurants in Australia
These rectangular burgers will soon arrive in Australia after the American fast-food titan made an agreement with Flynn Restaurant Group, the operator of Pizza Hut, to establish numerous stores in the next decade.
Wendy’s stands as a highly favored fast food franchise in the United States, ranking just below the renowned McDonald's and Burger King.
According to Abigail Pringle, the global CEO of the company, Wendy's is prepared to grow and branch out following a triumphant temporary establishment in Sydney earlier this year.
According to The Australian Financial Review, she mentioned that Flynn Restaurant Group possesses remarkable expertise in the restaurant industry, and we are extremely excited to strengthen our partnership with them.
"They possess a formidable management squad, exceptional work environment, extensive understanding of the industry, and triumph with our brand in the United States."
"I prioritize the satisfaction of our customers, and our main goal is to ensure an exceptional brand experience. It would be wonderful to extend an invitation to Jack to visit Wendy's during our launch. Perhaps this way, he can genuinely savor the taste of a Wendy's hamburger, made with fresh ingredients and never frozen."
Wendy's attempt to grow their presence in Australia back in 1982 was a unsuccessful venture. Nonetheless, Pringle highlighted that circumstances have now evolved, prompting them to reconsider and establish a new agreement.
She mentioned that the deal would result in the establishment of '200 eateries nationwide by 2034, utilizing a mix of owned establishments and partner-led branches.'
The announcement of the arrival of the American fast food franchise in Australia created a lot of excitement online.
One Facebook user exclaimed: "Wow, I'm so thrilled! I was almost in tears of joy when I came across this."
Another person exclaimed, "Oh yes, my dear, enter into father's blood vessels haha."
One more person expressed: "Excellent! It would be great if we could also have White Castle in Australia."
Another commentator expressed optimism, stating: "Hopefully, these burgers will surpass the existing offerings from alternative origins in terms of size."
Wendy's inaugurated its inaugural establishment in Columbus, Ohio, in 1969.
After the fast-food restaurant chain gained recognition for its delectable square beef burgers and signature desserts, it swiftly expanded throughout the United States.
As per ScrapeHero's data, the current count of Wendy's eateries in the United States stands at 5,996.
According to the Australian Financial Review, the mean total yearly revenue for a Wendy's franchise was valued at $US1.75 (equivalent to AUD $2.7 million) during the year 2020.