Milestone marks significant progress towards
expanding the brand's global presence
DUBLIN,
Ohio, Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's
Company announced today a major global growth milestone with the
opening of the 500th Wendy's® restaurant in the
Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) region. The
restaurant, located in Nagano,
Japan, is owned and operated by franchisee Wendy's Japan
K.K. and features the brand's new Global Next Gen design,
which blends modern, innovative design with cutting-edge technology
to enhance the customer experience.
Wendy's has strong momentum outside the U.S., and the
500th restaurant milestone in APMEA is a testament to
the brand's strength and ability to travel around the world.
Wendy's recently celebrated its 160th restaurant opening
in India, and the first of 200
planned restaurants in Australia
opened last month on Cavill Avenue in Surfers Paradise,
Queensland. Wendy's also continues
to expand in Europe, with
development agreements for new restaurants in Romania, Scotland, and Ireland – all set to open this year.
Chris Conway, SVP, Managing
Director, APMEA, at The Wendy's Company says: "We are
thrilled to reach the significant milestone of opening Wendy's
500th restaurant in the APMEA region. We are building a
high performing, differentiated QSR brand in the region serving our
iconic fresh famous food. This achievement reflects the unwavering
support, passion and commitment of our franchise partners, like
Wendy's Japan K.K., who play a key role in the brand's success.
Together with our franchisees, Wendy's is positioned to drive
continued growth across APMEA, while accelerating expansion around
the globe."
Osamu Shiseki, Chief Executive Officer at Wendy's Japan K.K.
says: "We are proud to celebrate the opening of our
75th Wendy's First Kitchen restaurant, which also marks
the 500th Wendy's location in APMEA. For nearly 10
years, our organization has built a strong partnership with
Wendy's, and it's an honor to continue expanding alongside our
hardworking team and loyal customers. We are excited for the
opportunity to serve Wendy's fresh, high-quality food to more
people across Japan."
Wendy's is one of the world's most iconic and recognized global
QSR restaurant brands. The brand's commitment to serving fresh
famous food, while also providing high-quality experiences – like
exceptional hospitality in modern restaurants that cater to
evolving customer expectations – is a differentiator in the
industry. What distinguishes Wendy's from the competition is the
quality and freshness of its products, along with the ability to
tailor menu innovations to regional tastes, keeping the brand
relevant and in demand. Wendy's is best known for its made-to-order
square hamburgers, and serves premium chicken sandwiches and
nuggets, Hot & Crispy fries, savory Applewood smoked bacon, and
the iconic cool and creamy Frosty® dessert.
Wendy's is actively recruiting new franchisees across multiple
markets. Email InternationalFranchising@wendys.com for more
information, and visit our website to learn more.
About Wendy's
The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) and
Wendy's® franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across
more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide, with more than 1,300 of
these located outside of the United
States. Founded in 1969, Wendy's is committed to the promise
of Fresh Famous Food, Made Right, For You, delivered to customers
through its craveable menu including made-to-order square
hamburgers using fresh beef*, and fan favorites like the Spicy
Chicken Sandwich and nuggets, Baconator®, and the Frosty® dessert.
Learn more at www.wendys.com. For details on franchising, visit
www.wendys.com/franchising/international. Connect with Wendy's on
X, Instagram and Facebook.
*Fresh beef available in the contiguous U.S. and Alaska, as well as Canada, Mexico, Puerto
Rico, the UK, and other select international
markets.
Media Contact
Elizabeth Drake,
Sr. Manager, International Communications & Corporate
Reputation
Elizabeth.Drake@wendys.com
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