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USA Today
3 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
Wendy's has opened 28 new US locations this year. Here's where.
Wendy's has opened 28 new US locations this year. Here's where. Show Caption Hide Caption Fried food recipes to celebrate any holiday No matter the holiday, fried food brings the party. Get 7 crave-worthy recipes and smart frying tips to make it all golden. Good news if you're a fan of Frostys and Baconators – Wendy's is continuing to expand its footprint across the country. The fast food chain said in a blog post on May 22 it has opened 74 new restaurants around the world so far in 2025, including 28 in the United States. The company previously announced in March its plans to add about 1,000 new restaurants around the world by 2028. "Using data-driven insights to inform strategic investments in high-potential markets, we're on a mission to bring Wendy's fresh, famous food to more customers across the country," the company wrote in the blog post last week. "Growth-minded franchisees are key to growing our brand in 2025 and beyond. Every new restaurant opening strengthens the brand, creates opportunity in our communities and builds momentum," said Abigail Pringle, President, U.S., in the blog post. "We are just getting started." Earlier this year, the chain announced the opening of its 500th restaurant in the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa regions and recently opened the first of 200 planned restaurants in Australia. Wendy's also plans to continue expanding in Europe, with restaurants set to open this year in Romania, Scotland and Ireland, according to a news release earlier this year. Store openings: Walmart set to open 5 stores and 1 new Sam's Club: Here's where Where have new Wendy's restaurants opened in the US in 2025? The company said it has opened 28 new locations across 18 states in the United States so far this year. Here's where those locations have opened: Alabama: 3 locations 3 locations Missouri: 3 locations 3 locations Florida: 3 locations 3 locations Texas: 3 locations 3 locations Utah: 2 locations 2 locations Wisconsin: 2 locations 2 locations New Hampshire: 1 location 1 location Ohio: 1 location 1 location Pennsylvania: 1 location 1 location West Virginia: 1 location 1 location Oklahoma: 1 location 1 location Virginia: 1 location 1 location New York: 1 location 1 location Washington: 1 location 1 location Maryland: 1 location 1 location California: 1 location 1 location Tennessee: 1 location 1 location Arizona: 1 location Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wendy's aims to add 1,000 restaurants globally by 2028
US-based fast-food giant The Wendy's Company plans 1,000 net new restaurants worldwide by 2028, increasing its total to between 8,100 and 8,300 from the current 7,240. At its 2025 Investor Day, held on 6 March 2025 at the restaurant support centre in Dublin, in the US state of Ohio, the company outlined its long-term strategy to update core menu items and launch innovation to meet consumer preferences in fast-growing segments. The expansion plan focuses on enhancing the menu, driving innovation and leveraging branding and collaborations. Wendy's is to refine core items and introduce new offerings in partnership with brands such as snack-maker Takis. The company is prioritising customer convenience through digital integration and operational excellence, aiming to deliver a better dining experience. Wendy's president and CEO Kirk Tanner stated: "The Wendy's brand has tremendous strength, and we will unlock its full potential, scaling our system to match the power of our brand. 'I'm excited about our upcoming innovation and collaborations that will build on our high-quality menu with fresh ingredients as we continue to elevate our customer focus, putting the customer at the centre of everything we do. Our relentless pursuit of excellence in our food and our restaurants will position Wendy's for long-term success as we win across our global markets." Wendy's already has one restaurant for every 56,000 people in the US, but sees vast potential for growth outside its home market. The chain is tailoring its approach to cater to specific demographics such as families, Hispanic customers and Gen Z, reports Nation's Restaurant News. It has identified collaborations, such as with Takis, and will continue to innovate with products such as Girl Scouts Thin Mints Swirls and Fusions with mix-ins. In the US, the company is focused on service and modernising locations, according to Wendy's president for US restaurants, Abigail Pringle. The expansion of the field operations team will ensure that restaurants maintain high standards, with evaluations twice a year. 300 next-gen model restaurants had been completed by the end of 2024, featuring new technology investments and smaller, more energy-efficient designs. "Wendy's aims to add 1,000 restaurants globally by 2028 " was originally created and published by Verdict Food Service, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
