American fast food chain Wendy’s has signed a new franchise agreement to expand its footprint in the south west.
Franchisor Khidmat is planning to open six new Wendy’s sites in the region next year.
Wendy’s has 33 sites across the UK so far, and expects “tremendous growth and expansion” in the next three years, according to its international president EJ Wunsch.
“We are thrilled to welcome Khidmat to the Wendy’s family and we look forward to partnering with them to further expand the brand’s footprint and unlock new opportunities to bring our fresh, famous food to fans across the country,” said Wunsch.
Wendy’s UK MD Michael Clarke added: “With more than 30 restaurants already open, these plans reflect our ambition to expand to 400 locations nationwide, enabling more people to enjoy our food. We’re excited to welcome new team members and invite consumers to cheat on their usual and try Wendy’s.”
Khidmat MD Farhat Abbas added: “We believe that everyone in the UK should have access to Wendy’s food, and we’re excited to grow with a brand that has such loyal fans across the globe. We look forward to serving the best hamburgers in Britain to hungry consumers in the south west soon.”
The chain will also open company-owned restaurants in Newcastle upon Tyne, Rutland, Essex and London.
The new openings are expected to create 120 jobs in total.
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