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Scottish Sun
13 hours ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major US chain with 45 branches FINALLY adds iconic menu item to UK restaurants
Plus we reveal how much you can save if you buy the menu item GRUB'S UP Major US chain with 45 branches FINALLY adds iconic menu item to UK restaurants Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR US chain with 45 branches has finally added an iconic menu item to UK restaurants. Wendy's is bringing its Biggie Bag to the UK, giving customers a chance to try what Americans have dubbed the "best deal in fast food ". Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The fast food giant has launched a new menu item for UK customers to try The meal deal gives customers a chance to get a small cheeseburger, chicken nuggets, small fries and drink for £5. Diners can upgrade for an extra £2.99 to get their hands on one of the chain's "premium" burgers such as a Wendy's Spicy Chicken or Wendy's Single. The more pricey version also comes with chicken nuggets, a small drink and chips. Wendy's £5 bargain allows customers to save around £1.77 The price of a small drink is around £1.49 at the chain, while the cost of a small burger is £2.49 and a four piece nugget is £2.79 and fries costs £1.59. If you bought all the items separately it would cost £8.36, but be aware prices may vary from store to store. Meanwhile, customers who upgrade to the £7.99 Biggie Bag can save £3.17. The offer has been a long standing feature in Wendy's restaurants in the US, with customers saying they "love it". One loyal fan said: "I upgrade to a large so my toddler can share and have the nuggets and some burger. So much better than McDonald's." While another customer said: "The Biggie bag is absolutely delicious I get it every time I go to Wendy's." Wendys Meal Deal If you are keen to try it out for yourself you will need to be quick as the offer will only be available on UK menus until August 1. You can find your nearest Wendy's by visiting, And that is not all the fast-food chain has also launched two new nugget flavours . It's new spicy nuggets are drenched in either Frank's RedHot Buffalo Sauce or Cattleman's Honey BBQ Sauce. The menu item will available to try from July 1. MORE FAST FOOD NEWS And Wendy's is not the only fast-food chain to shake things up recently. Slim Chickens has opened four new sites across the UK this month including sites in Swansea, Ealing, Walton and Birmingham. Another four Slim Chickens restaurants are set to open soon in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, and Reading, along with an undisclosed location in West London. The final two sites, also undisclosed, will complete the chain's 16 new openings in 2025. Elsewhere, Carls Jnr will be opening new sites in Southampton, Bristol, Manchester, York and Leeds. The American burger chain already has one restaurant open in Cardiff, Wales. The Swansea restaurant is set to open in late August, while the chain is likely to land in Southampton and Manchester around October. No dates have been confirmed yet for the remaining restaurants.
Indianapolis Star
2 days ago
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
Free Wendy's for a year? How to get it this weekend
An Indiana Wendy's is celebrating its reopening by giving some customers free food for a year. Following a remodel, the Westfield restaurant at 3703 State Road is having its grand reopening on June 28. The store closed in November 2024 when Kansas-based franchisee Flynn Group Wendy's acquired the location, and reopened on May 21. With more than 300 Wendy's in eight states, Flynn Group Wendy's is part of Flynn Group, the third largest restaurant operator in the United States, behind Starbucks and Chipotle. The organization also owns Wendy's locations in Carmel, Fishers and Noblesville. The first 200 guests in line for the June 28 event will win free Wendy's for a year. Winners get one free sandwich, salad or breakfast item per week for a year. Others are reading: What's the story behind 'Chili Finger'? New thriller has scenes shot in Illinois towns The winnings can be redeemed only at the Westfield restaurant. Eligible customers must be at least 16 and make a purchase. Doors open June 28 at 10:30 a.m. Flynn Group, based in Overland, Kansas, is Wendy's largest franchisee.
Business Insider
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
RBC Capital Keeps Their Hold Rating on Wendy's (WEN)
In a report released on June 23, Logan Reich from RBC Capital maintained a Hold rating on Wendy's (WEN – Research Report), with a price target of $14.00. The company's shares closed yesterday at $12.38. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter Reich covers the Consumer Cyclical sector, focusing on stocks such as Starbucks, Domino's Pizza, and Chipotle. According to TipRanks, Reich has an average return of -10.8% and a 40.00% success rate on recommended stocks. Wendy's has an analyst consensus of Hold, with a price target consensus of $14.53. WEN market cap is currently $2.31B and has a P/E ratio of 12.82. Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 58 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is positive on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders buying their shares of WEN in relation to earlier this year. Last month, Kenneth M. Cook, the CFO of WEN bought 1,500.00 shares for a total of $17,025.00.
20-06-2025
- Business
Wendy's new Takis meal hits menus with spicy chicken sandwich, Takis fries and more
It's officially the start of summer, and things are heating up at Wendy's with a new spicy snack collaboration that hits menus today. The fast food chain's new limited-time menu includes a Takis Fuego Meal that features a Takis Fuego Chicken Sandwich and Takis-inspired Fuego Fries, available as a meal or a la carte in U.S. restaurants starting Friday. What's in the new Wendy's Takis Fuego Meal? The Takis Fuego Chicken Sandwich is made with Wendy's spicy chicken fillet, chili lime sauce, a creamy corn spread and crushed Takis Fuego chips. Takis-inspired Fuego Fries are a riff on the classic hot and crispy fries, tossed in a tangy chili lime seasoning and served in a custom-made tear-away bag. Customers can also order a bag of Takis Fuego chips, only available in the Takis Fuego Meal while supplies last. On June 24, customers who order on GrubHub can enjoy a buy one, get one deal on the new Takis Fuego Chicken Sandwich for orders of $20 or more. "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," Wendy's U.S. Chief Marketing Officer Lindsay Radkoski said in statement this week. "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!" Sandra Kirkpatrick, U.S. senior director of marketing at Barcel USA, which produces Takis, added in a separate statement, "We are beyond excited to join forces with Wendy's, a powerhouse brand that shares our passion for Intensity and Flavor. 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!"
Irish Independent
20-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Profits up to €42m at McDonald's Irish unit
McDonald's Restaurants of Ireland generates its revenue from the chain's franchisees in Ireland, who between them operate about 95 outlets. The parent firm divested its last directly-operated store to a franchisee in February 2022, so all the McDonald's restaurants in Ireland are now operated by franchisees. The chain opened its first outlet in Ireland in 1977, on Dublin's Grafton Street. The latest set of accounts for McDonald's Restaurants of Ireland show that its turnover dipped 1pc to €84.4m. Its administrative expenses fell by €8.5m last year to €22.5m. That was also a result of a reduction in accumulated depreciation due to a reassessment of its tangible fixed assets. The company did not pay a dividend last year, leaving it with accumulated profits of €34.6m at the end of 2024 and shareholder funds of €114.2m. It had paid a dividend of €51m. Last November, McDonald's announced that it would create 1,000 jobs in Ireland over the next four years as part of a €40m expansion plan. McDonald's directly employed 8,880 people in Ireland as of 2023 and its business resulted in indirect employment of 1,605 jobs, according to a report compiled for the group last year. McDonald's is one of the biggest buyers of beef in Ireland. In March, McDonald's received planning permission for an additional two outlets in Co Tipperary and Co Wexford, despite objections to the plans. The group is facing more competition in the quick service restaurant sector here. Rivals including Wendy's, Popeye's and Taco Bell are all muscling into the Irish market. Wendy's is planning to open 10 restaurants in Ireland within the next two years in a partnership with Corrib Oil. In 2022, Wendy's – which is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio – said it was actively seeking franchisees in Ireland as it continued its international expansion. Taco Bell is opening its first restaurant in Ireland this year, in Cork. It has teamed up with Applegreen to launch the outlets. The single largest McDonald's franchisee in Ireland is Amir Afsar, who emigrated from Iran about 20 years ago, first to the UK and then to Ireland. He operates about a dozen outlets in Dublin, including the chain's outlet on Grafton Street. The company behind his restaurants generated revenue of €52.7m in 2023 and made a pre-tax profit of €4.7m that year. It had accumulated profits of €19.6m at the end of 2023. Last year, one of Ireland's most successful McDonald's franchisees, Gerry Hayden, sold his business for €20m to another operator. Mr Hayden operated five McDonald's restaurants in Dublin and was a franchisee for almost 30 years. Another major McDonald's franchisee in Ireland is Elaine Sterio. She also kickstarted her career at McDonald's, getting her first job at the chain at its Grafton St store in 1989. She began working full-time for the group when she finished her studies.
