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Daily Mail
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Wendy's and Takis partner for a limited-time deal
Meet this summer's fiercest duo: Wendy's iconic Spicy Chicken Sandwich and fan-favorite snack brand Takis join forces to create the limited-time Takis Fuego Meal, which features the Takis Fuego Chicken Sandwich and Takis-inspired Fuego Fries. Wendy's fans can get their hands on the collaboration in U.S. restaurants on June 20, and in Canada restaurants starting June 30. Wendy's is giving fans a whole new take on Takis, combining Wendy's perfectly seasoned Spicy Chicken filet topped with crushed Takis Fuego chips, Chili Lime Sauce, creamy corn spread and a cheddar cheese sauce to create a one-of-a-kind sandwich that is equal parts spicy, crunchy and savory. The Takis takeover doesn't stop there! Fans can shake up their meal with Wendy's new Fuego Fries, inspired by Takis, taking Wendy's classic Hot & Crispy Fries and tossing them in a tangy chili lime seasoning served in a custom-made tear away bag to allow easier access to the fries, perfect for sharing... or not. Available as the Takis Fuego Meal or a la carte, heat seekers can add even more Takis punch to their meal with a bag of Takis Fuego chips that are only available in the Takis Fuego Meal while supplies last. 'At Wendy's, we know how to keep things spicy, and we love serving up fresh, famous collaborations that tap into consumers passion points, which made this partnership with Takis a no brainer,' said Lindsay Radkoski, U.S. Chief Marketing Officer for The Wendy's Company. 'By joining forces with such an iconic and beloved snacking brand, we're turning up the heat and flavor in a way only Wendy's can!' Additionally, from June 20 to July 20, fans can turn up the temperature with Wendy's in-app game, Spice Invasion, available to U.S. app users. In the retro arcade-style game, players navigate treacherous terrain, blasting Wendy's menu items with Takis chips to earn points, win prizes and be entered to win the grand prize of $10,000. 'We are beyond excited to join forces with Wendy's, a powerhouse brand that shares our passion for Intensity and Flavor.' said Sandra Kirkpatrick, U.S. Sr. Director of Marketing at Barcel USA. 'Takis fans are known for turning up the flavor—and now, we're taking it to the next level with Wendy's. We've seen how our fans love adding Takis chips to everything, and together, we're delivering a spicy, unforgettable experience that's made for heat seekers. Get ready to taste the thrill!" Flavor fiends can find their closest Wendy's restaurant using the Wendy's Restaurant Locator in the U.S. and Canada. This collaboration is one heat wave fans won't want to miss! ABOUT WENDY'SThe Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) and Wendy's franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide. 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. Wendy's supports the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, established by its founder, which seeks to dramatically increase the number of adoptions of children waiting in North America's foster care system. Learn more about Wendy's at For details on franchising, visit Connect with Wendy's on X, Instagram and Facebook. Takis is the most well-known brand of Barcel USA, the U.S. snack division of Grupo Bimbo, the world's largest baking company with operations in more than 30 countries. Barcel USA is an exciting, young and fast-growing consumer packaged goods company headquartered in Coppell, Texas, with a strong presence in the largest markets nationwide. Takis snacks are not ordinary; they are the most intense snacks in the world. With different varieties such as : Takis rolled tortilla chips, Takis stix, Takis waves, Takis chippz, Takis kettlez, Takis crisps and Takis hot nuts. Visit us at
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wendy's Confirms Arrival Date of 'Tangy' and 'Spicy' New Menu Items
Wendy's Confirms Arrival Date of 'Tangy' and 'Spicy' New Menu Items originally appeared on Parade. Wendy's highly-anticipated Takis menu collab has officially been revealed as the real deal for fans in the U.S. and Canada. On Tuesday, the beloved burger joint publicly confirmed that the rumors about the Takis Meal are true, and customers in North America can expect to see two all-new items on menus soon: the Takis Fuego Chicken Sandwich and Takis Fuego Fries. The limited-edition Takis Fuego Chicken Sandwich takes Wendy's "perfectly seasoned Spicy Chicken filet" and dresses it up with crushed Takis Fuego chips, Chili Lime Sauce, creamy corn spread and a cheddar cheese sauce to create a "one-of-a-kind sandwich that is equal parts spicy, crunchy and savory," according to an official description. Related: The Takis-inspired Fuego Fries take Wendy's famous shoestring-style fries and dust them in "a tangy chili lime seasoning" that's served in a custom-made tear-away bag to "allow easier access" (and maybe less of a mess). 'At Wendy's, we know how to keep things spicy, and we love serving up fresh, famous collaborations that tap into consumers passion points, which made this partnership with Takis a no brainer,' said Lindsay Radkoski, U.S. CMO for The Wendy's Company. 'By joining forces with such an iconic and beloved snacking brand, we're turning up the heat and flavor in a way only Wendy's can!' Both the sandwich and fries are available a la carte or as a combo meal (prices may vary by location) for a limited time at participating Wendy's restaurants in the U.S. beginning on June 20 and in Canada on or around June 30. Those who order early and want to pump up the heat even more can add a limited-edition bag of Takis Fuego to their order while supplies last. Related: The biggest Wendy's and Takis superfans can even be rewarded between June 20 and July 20, should they be among the select few lucky winners earning points and prizes in the menu's accompanying in-app game, Spice Invasion, that offers a grand prize of $10,000. "We are beyond excited to join forces with Wendy's, a powerhouse brand that shares our passion for Intensity and Flavor,' added Sandra Kirkpatrick, U.S. Sr. Director of Marketing at Barcel USA, the parent company of Takis. "Takis fans are known for turning up the flavor—and now, we're taking it to the next level with Wendy's. We've seen how our fans love adding Takis chips to everything, and together, we're delivering a spicy, unforgettable experience that's made for heat seekers. Get ready to taste the thrill!" Along with the bold and spicy new menu items, Wendy's has several new drinks (including a summery lemonade) and super cool Frosty flavors for customers to use to put out the heat. Next: Wendy's Confirms Arrival Date of 'Tangy' and 'Spicy' New Menu Items first appeared on Parade on Jun 17, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Iconic US fast food chain that ‘blows McDonald's out of the water' to open 42nd UK restaurant tomorrow
AN iconic American fast food chain is opening a new restaurant tomorrow as it boost its number of UK locations. Wendy's is opening its next location in Spalding, Lincolnshire - and it will be its 42nd restaurant in the UK. 1 The chain has confirmed to The Sun that the next two restaurants to open after that will be in York and Southampton. Fast food fans will be able to get their hands on the iconic Wendy's square burgers as well as its Frosty desserts. There's also the popular Baconator which features two quarter-pound patties, two slices of cheese, six strips of bacon, mayonnaise and ketchup. Reviewers online have said it "blows McDonald's out of the water" and is "a million times better than McDonald's". Wendy's is already hugely popular in the US and has almost 6,000 locations there. It first moved across the pond in the 1980s but then closed all of its UK stores in 1999. But it returned to the UK in 2021 with branches in Reading and Oxford. Since then it has revealed plans to open 150 locations across the UK by 2028. Wendy's has previously said it's on track to open its 50th restaurant in the UK this year. It recently opened locations in Blackpool, Grays (Lakeside) and Watford. Wendy's Frosty Flavor Revolution: New Wild Fusions Unveiled Another is also set to open in Glasgow. Michael Clarke, managing director for The Wendy's Company in Europe, said previously: "We see huge potential in the UK market, with plans to add more than 150 new restaurants across the UK and surrounding countries by 2028. "This year, we will focus on accelerating our expansion efforts so more people across the UK can enjoy Wendy's craveable menu and exceptional customer hospitality. "We have a solid foundation in the market and believe we are well-positioned to accelerate our growth trajectory even further." Full list of Wendy's stores Barlborough, Tallys End, Barlborough, S43 4WP Blackpool, 60 – 64 The Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 4QU Brampton Hut - Great North Road, Brampton, Huntingdon, PE28 4NQ Brighton - 192 Western Rd, Brighton, BN1 2BA Cambridge - 56 St Andrew's St, Cambridge CB2 3DA Camden - 189 Camden High St, London, NW1 7BP Chelmsford - 9-10 High St, Chelmsford CM1 1BE Colchester - Northern Gateway, off Junction 28 of the A12, Cuckoo Farm Way Colchester – 19 – 20 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DB Croydon - 19/20 Wellesley Rd, Croydon, CR9 1NG Derby - Unit 2, College Park, Normanton Rd, Derby DE1 2GH Fulham - 563 Fulham Road, London, SW6 1ES Guildford - 12c North St, Guildford GU1 4LL Grays – Lakeside Shopping Centre, West Thurrock Way, RM20 2ZP Hull - Wendy's Kingswood Retail Park, Hull HU7 3DB Hull - 2 Ganstead Lane, Bilton Hull HU11 4AU Hull – Unit 1 King Albert Chambers, Jameson Street, Hull, HU1 1JF Kirkby, Unit 8, Academy Business Park, County Road, Kirkby, L33 7AN Kingston - 57 Eden St, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1DA Leeds – 88-91 Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NP Lincoln – 195 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7AL Maidstone - 35-39 Week St, Maidstone, ME14 1QS Middlesborough, Units 6 & 7 Captain Cooks Square, Middlesborough TS1 5UB Newcastle – 68 – 72 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5JQ Oxford - 1 Magdalen St, Oxford, OX1 3AE Peterborough - 1 Bourges View Park, Maskew Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 2FG Peterborough – Unit 3 Pavilions, Cygnet Road, Hampton, Peterborough, PE7 8FD Portsmouth – 144 Commercial Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1DA Reading - 1 Station Rd, Reading, RG1 1LG Romford - 64B South St, Romford, RM1 1RB Sheffield - 25 High St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2GA Sheffield – 3 Arena Court, Sheffield, S9 2LF Southend on Sea - 66-68 High Street in Southend-on-Sea Stratford - The Stratford Centre, 52, Broadway, E15 1NG Stretton – Unit 2, Great North Road (A1 Northbound), Ram Jam Service, LE15, 7QX Sutton - 96-98 High St, Sutton, SM1 1LT Uxbridge - 57 High St, Uxbridge, UB8 1JP Watford – 60 High Street, Watford, WD17 2BS Whitby - 79 Baxtergate, Whitby, YO21 1BL Wisbech – Horsefair Shopping Centre, 28 Churchill Road, Wisbech, PE13 1AR Wood Green - 11A Ground Floor, High Road, The Mall, Wood Green, London, N22 6HE US food chains that have hit the UK A series of American fast food chains have made the leap across to the UK in recent years. Shake Shack, which started out as a hotdog cart, recently opened its first restaurant inside a UK train station. The fast food giant has 17 locations in the UK, having opened its first in Covent Garden in 2013. Popeyes entered the UK market in 2021 and its fried chicken has proved a huge hit. In just 30 months, the brand opened over 38 restaurants across the UK. Major US fast food chain Chick-fil-A is opening branches across the UK this year too, including in Belfast, Leeds, Liverpool and London. Wingstop, which currently has 57 sites across the UK, revealed plans in January to open 20 more before the end of 2025. At least 10 of these were said to be opening in the first half of the year. Tex-Mex brand Velvet Taco will also making its UK debut in the spring. Meanwhile Dunkin' Donuts, which currently has 30 stores in the UK, hopes to open 30 new branches over the next couple of years as part of a major expansion plan.
