Wendy’s serves up delivery kitchens

Fast food burger chain Wendy’s has committed to open and operate 700 delivery-only kitchens over the next five years

The commitment builds upon the successful test of eight delivery kitchens in Canada beginning in late 2020. This latest commitment with logistic hub and kitchens operator REEF will see the first Wendy’s franchisee open in the United Kingdom.

Wendy’s and REEF expect to open approximately 50 delivery kitchens in 2021, with the remainder launched by 2025.

“The demand for convenient delivery solutions means we must look for opportunities beyond our traditional restaurant formats, especially in dense urban areas,” said Abigail Pringle, Wendy’s chief development officer.