Wendy’s to Open 1st Store in Australia This Week

The U.S. burger chain is the latest brand to try to capitalise on Australians’ increasing demand for healthier fast food options.

AUSTIN, TEXAS - JUNE 18: A Wendy's restaurant on June 18, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Many fast food restaurants are in the midst of a budget-meal war, offering promotions to lure customers back despite inflation and wage increases. Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images

From Jan. 15, Australians will have another major fast food brand on the menu.

American burger chain Wendy’s will open its first local store in almost 40 years on Cavill Avenue, the pedestrian mall at the centre of the Gold Coast’s Surfers Paradise shopping and entertainment district.