Wendy’s beef-up expansion across the UK

The opening will collectively create 400 jobs

Wendy’s is ramping up its expansion in the UK, with nine restaurants slated to open this year.

New locations include a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Liverpool, a new spot in Middlesbrough, and a second high street location in Sheffield.

Meanwhile, Wendy’s franchisee GH Burger will open its first restaurant London's Wood Green later this year. Wendy's is also opening a restaurant in Southend-on-Sea and a second Colchester venue following a successful first year at the Northern Gateway Leisure Park on the A12.

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Restaurants will also launch in Southend-on-Sea, Colchester, Cambridge and Newcastle.

Wendy’s expects these new openings will collectively create 400 jobs.

“We’ve seen great momentum in building Wendy’s fandom in the UK, and the love and excitement for this iconic brand grows stronger with each new restaurant opening,” Michael Clarke, UK Managing Director, Europe for The Wendy’s Company said.