Wendy’s: Burger giant to return to UK after 20-year hiatus

The second largest burger chain in the US is returning to the UK after 20 years with a promise to dominate the market and take over from rivals.

Wendy’s left the UK in 2001, citing property costs and other issues that made expansion not possible.

The chain, which is known for its square-shaped burgers, will open its first restaurant in Reading on June 2 followed by four more locations, including Oxford and Stratford, later in the year.

The company hopes to create thousands of jobs by setting up hundreds of sites across the UK.

Wendy’s became the second-largest burger restaurant in the US after it said it “de-throned” Burger King last year.

Abigail Pringle, head of international operations, said she envisaged the restaurant growing to a “significant scale” in the UK, before expanding to Europe.

The restaurant offers huge American portions, including the whopping Pretzel Bacon Pub Triple which is more than 1,500 calories.

As part of the launch, Wendy’s has said Britons will be offered exclusive new additions including vegetarian options.

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