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American burger chain Wendy’s plans to open on Aberdeen’s Union Street

Bosses want to spend £450,000 transforming a sports shop into their newest venue as they launch a UK expansion.

Wendy's could transform an Aberdeen sports shop.
Wendy's could transform an Aberdeen sports shop. Image: Denny Andonova/DC Thomson

American institution Wendy’s is planning to open a new branch in Aberdeen.

The burger chain found throughout the USA is eyeing up a location on Union Street, with proposals to spend £450,000 doing up a former sports shop.

It would join other North American favourites like Popeyes and Tim Horton’s, who have both opened new north-east restaurants in the last few years.

A Wendy’s sign in Brooklyn, New York. Image: Ben Hendry/DC Thomson

What is Wendy’s?

Wendy’s was founded in Ohio in 1969.

It is the world’s third largest burger fast-food chain, with more than 80% of its branches in America.

French toast at a Wendy’s branch. Image: Ben Hendry/DC Thomson

After a few previous attempts, Wendy’s opened a restaurant in Reading in 2021 as the first part of its latest UK expansion.

Last November, bosses unveiled plans to ramp up its UK portfolio with venues across the nation.


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Where would Aberdeen Wendy’s branch open?

Wendy’s wants to refurbish the JD Sports unit on Aberdeen’s Union Street, right next to the Popeye’s fried chicken restaurant.

A building warrant sent to the council indicates this would cost £450,000.

The Wendy’s would be one of few in the UK. Image: Denny Andonova/DC Thomson

Though the unit is currently occupied, a guide on Our Union Street’s website says “rental offers are welcome” for it.

They add: “This unit would be perfect for a retail business looking for a spacious property in busy spot on Union Street.”

The for the Aberdeen Wendy’s have been submitted by Nottingham-based QSR Projects, which specialises in “quick service restaurants”.


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