Free Wendy's for a year? How to get it this weekend
Following a remodel, the Westfield restaurant at 3703 State Road is having its grand reopening on June 28.
The store closed in November 2024 when Kansas-based franchisee Flynn Group Wendy's acquired the location, and reopened on May 21.
With more than 300 Wendy's in eight states, Flynn Group Wendy's is part of Flynn Group, the third largest restaurant operator in the United States, behind Starbucks and Chipotle.
The organization also owns Wendy's locations in Carmel, Fishers and Noblesville.
The first 200 guests in line for the June 28 event will win free Wendy's for a year. Winners get one free sandwich, salad or breakfast item per week for a year.
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The winnings can be redeemed only at the Westfield restaurant.
Eligible customers must be at least 16 and make a purchase.
Doors open June 28 at 10:30 a.m.
Flynn Group, based in Overland, Kansas, is Wendy's largest franchisee.
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