AN ICONIC American fast food chain has lodged plans to open its first-ever Scottish restaurant.
Huge burger chain Wendy’s is hoping to build a new branch in Glasgow city centre.
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A total of nine planning applications have been submitted to the local council, with the firm aiming to open its first Scottish location at 139 Sauchiehall Street.
The fast food chain, known for its square burgers, had not been in the UK for over 20 years until its legendary return in 2021.
Wendy’s bosses confirmed back in 2019 that they would return to the UK, but told investors that it would open within 12 to 18 months.
And in May 2021, they revealed plans to open around 400 restaurants across the UK, creating 12,000 jobs in the porcess.
The first one opened in June of the same year on Friar Street in Reading and others in Stratford and Oxford quickly followed suit.
And now the first branch in Scotland could open in the near future if the plans are given the green light.
The documents include plans to add new Wendy’s signage to the entrance doors of the B-listed building.
It also states that bosses plan to install a 70-inch Samsung display screen behind the existing window.
It is set to span across two floors – a basement and a ground floor – inside the building.
And there will be space for a dining area and self-service order kiosks, as well as service points.
The designs also include storage rooms and specific areas for staff to have some downtime.
According to STV News, proposals say the design would “honour the building’s historical identity while providing a modern dining experience”.
Glasgow City Council is expected to make a decision on the plans by Friday, January 17.
Wendy’s is popular beyond the US – it’s the third largest burger chain in the world after McDonald’s and Burger King, with 6,700 outlets in 30 countries.
Several American burger joints have successfully set up shop in the UK – including Five Guys and Shake Shack.
