The Wendy’s Company has inked two franchise agreements that will add up to 190 restaurants across Italy and Armenia.
These commitments support Wendy’s goal to achieve 70% of its unit growth outside the U.S., with the company expecting to reach 2,000 international restaurants by 2028, according to a press release.
In Italy, the brand has signed a deal with Your Food S.R.L. to develop 170 Wendy’s restaurants across Italy through 2035. The first two Wendy’s restaurants in Italy are planned to open mid-year 2026 in Milan.
In Armenia, Wendy’s has signed a franchise agreement with Wen Restaurants LLC to develop 20 restaurants through 2030. While no opening date was given for the country, the first Armenia Wendy’s location is expected to open in Yerevan’s city center.
“These agreements are yet another example of the success of our accelerated growth strategy,” E.J. Wunsch, president, international, The Wendy’s Company, said in the release. “With each new partnership, our momentum increases. And, the best is yet to come. Wendy’s has never been better positioned to scale internationally, and we are proud to partner with Your Food and Wen Restaurant. Together, we will bring our fresh, famous food and world-class hospitality to communities all across Italy and Armenia. With the strength of the Wendy’s brand and the local expertise of our new partners, we will build high performing restaurants that reflect our ‘globally great, locally even better’ mindset.”
Wendy’s operates more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide.
Source: QSR Web
