Wendy's announces opening date for first-ever store in Australia: 'An exciting milestone'
Burger lovers, rejoice!
In major food news, one of the most iconic and popular US fast food chains is opening the doors to its first Aussie venue tomorrow.
In August 2023, it was announced Wendy's would roll out 200 stores across Australia by 2034 as part of an agreement with the Flynn Restaurant Group.
Now, more than a year on from the exciting news, Aussies are hours away from being able to step inside the first Wendy's store Down Under!
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Wendy's is opening its first Aussie store in Queensland on January 15. Education Images/Universal Image
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From Wednesday, January 15, Aussies can head to Australia's flagship Wendy's store in Queensland, located on Cavill Avenue in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.
"The opening of the first Wendy's restaurant on Australia's Gold Coast is an exciting milestone, showcasing the brand's global relevance and proven ability to travel around the world," said EJ Wunsch, the international president of The Wendy's Company.
"With Flynn Group's expertise and passion, we have crafted a restaurant experience that blends Wendy's iconic square hamburgers and craveable chicken offerings with bold menu innovation crafted with Aussies in mind.
"This is the start of a journey to bring Wendy's unique fresh, famous food to fans across Australia as we continue our expansion throughout the Asia Pacific region."
The brand new restaurant will feature cult classics fans have come to love, such as the Baconmator burger with strips of crispy bacon, and the Spicy Chicken Sandwich.
Aussies can also try the Frosty dessert – a longtime staple on the US menu that is likened to a soft serve.
There are also exclusive Aussie menu items to try, including hand-breaded chicken tenders and an all-new signature dipping sauce.
Wendy's will bring some classic menu items to Australia. Supplied
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"We're proud to bring a fresh approach to the Australian food scene," Lauren Leahy, Chief Transformation Officer at Flynn Group and master franchisee for Wendy's Australia says.
"The Wendy's brand was built on doing things differently, from square hamburgers to being one of the most talked about brands on social media.
"Wendy's embraces a challenger mindset, and we think Australians do too," she adds.
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