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Old 08-12-2008, 21:27
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When I went to America several years ago, I remember having some lush food at Wendy's. I was hoping over the years they would get Wendy's brought here, but to no avail. I know Subways are coming here and there area already 3 in my town. Maybe there is hope? Did anyone else like Wendy's?
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Old 08-12-2008, 22:22
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Wendys was so nice I remember the one in Doncaster. Wish they would open back up in The UK
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Old 08-12-2008, 22:42
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Used to go to their restaurant on Shaftesbury Avenue in London years ago. Nice salads, burgers and Chilli. Shame the "BIGGIE" experience is no longer around.
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Old 08-12-2008, 22:46
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Wendy's makes my favorite french fries next to McDonald's...they're tied. Dipped in mayo, they are so bad for you but delicious! Unfortunately, the Wendy's in my town burnt down last year and they haven't rebuilt and the one near my job closed, so it's not very often I get to eat Wendy's these days.
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Old 08-12-2008, 23:02
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Even though they're a chain they do a bloody good burger!
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Old 08-12-2008, 23:07
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only ever seen them in the states...best burgers by far!
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Old 08-12-2008, 23:14
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only ever seen them in the states...best burgers by far!
I know, I had one today..
Cheeburger Cheeburger are pretty good too!
Nothing beats making your own though...
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Old 09-12-2008, 05:11
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1. Order a Frosty and some fries
2. Dip fries in Frosty
3. Profit
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Old 09-12-2008, 13:05
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The U.S. have much better burger chains than us unfortunately. Fatburger and In N Out are worth a mention too.
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Old 09-12-2008, 14:15
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There used to be one in Leeds but not sure if it's still there.

I have fond memories of Wendy's from a trip to Canada
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Old 09-12-2008, 17:20
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Sorry, no - it shut ages ago! Wendys pulled out of the UK.
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Old 09-12-2008, 17:24
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I seem to recall their burgers being square?
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Old 09-12-2008, 17:39
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I want a "Mimi's cafe/restaurant" to come here . I would be there all the time

Also "Olive garden"

I wasn't that keen on "Wendys"
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Old 09-12-2008, 19:04
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The U.S. have much better burger chains than us unfortunately. Fatburger and In N Out are worth a mention too.
I always stop by an In N Out on the way from LA airport! Fantastic burgers.
I want a "Mimi's cafe/restaurant" to come here . I would be there all the time

Also "Olive garden"

I wasn't that keen on "Wendys"
Oh to have an Olive Garden and their everlasting salad. Talk about heaven!
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Old 09-12-2008, 20:22
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tbh, i didn't know about Wendy's ever being in the UK? so there was one in Leeds, and London, so why did they shut? I thought they only considered coming to the UK but pulled out last minute?
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Old 09-12-2008, 21:49
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It never appealed to me. I wish they would open Kracker Barrell's and 99's in the UK. Trouble is a lot of chains in the UK don't match their American counterparts
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Old 09-12-2008, 21:55
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I remember the one in Doncaster, I used to like going there, it had better veggie options iirc, and you could get your own ketchup in a little paper pot.
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Old 10-12-2008, 06:45
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It never appealed to me. I wish they would open Kracker Barrell's and 99's in the UK. Trouble is a lot of chains in the UK don't match their American counterparts
That's very true, although I think a lot is to do with the price. TGI's for example is more than double the price here.
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Old 10-12-2008, 08:34
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Wendy's has tried twice to establish itself in the United Kingdom, with unsuccessful results. The first attempt was made in the 1980s, with 16 restaurants opening. Sales were low and eventually all 16 restaurants were closed in 1986 and were sold off to Whitbread. The chain sold its UK restaurants (as well as those located in several other countries) with hopes to ease debt. Wendy's returned to the UK in 1992 for a second try, this time opening sites across the UK in prime locations. These included several in London (on Oxford Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, York Way, Croydon, Uxbridge, Acton, Hounslow, and Wood Green) and in other cities such as Belfast, Bradford, Birmingham, Leicester, Magor, Manchester, Watford, Stevenage and Leeds (Briggate). A store was also opened in Dublin, Ireland. Wendy's was aiming for at least 25-30 initial UK outlets and was open to franchises and joint ventures with hotels and leisure/retail developments. However, growth progressed much slower than anticipated. 10-12 UK openings were predicted for the year 1995 alone, and in 1996 25 openings were planned. In 1997 a modest 6-8 openings were expected, and not even all of those eventually came to fruition. When all was said and done, only 18 restaurants opened total. Wendy's blamed the failure on high rent prices and operating costs (especially in Central London) for slow growth, and on competition with McDonald's, Burger King and KFC, all of which were already well-established in the highly-developed UK fast food market. In 1998 the company reviewed its UK operations and decided to close many of its badly performing company-owned restaurants; a further review in 1999 led to the closure of 7 remaining company-owned stores by mid 2000, including the company's valuable sites in London. The company pulled out of the UK quickly and most restaurants were sold to rival McDonald's' or given back to leaseholders and landlords. The Croydon branch was taken over by an outdoor store, the Acton and Bradford branches became KFC and the Hounslow branch became a Greggs, The Watford branch became a Burger King (which it still is to this day, and the Uxbridge branch became a test location for Taco Bell, which shortly closed soon afterwards. The sale of these stores generated £1.5 million. A handful of franchised restaurants were unaffected by the closing of company-owned restaurants, and Wendy's promised to support the existing UK franchisees from its headquarters in Dublin, Ohio although it no longer allowed new franchises to be opened. Over the years the few remaining franchised restaurants closed, and the final (located at Terminal 3 Arrivals at the London Heathrow Airport) closed in early 2007.It is unlikely that the chain will attempt to enter the British market again after two failures. The chain is one of several large US companies that have failed to establish themselves in the UK, including Taco Bell, Dunkin' Donuts, Arby's and Popeye's.
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Old 10-12-2008, 08:40
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You've just been lurking - waiting for someone to ask about Wendy's haven't you!
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Old 10-12-2008, 09:21
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You've just been lurking - waiting for someone to ask about Wendy's haven't you!
No I looked it up on Wikipedia.
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Old 10-12-2008, 09:30
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Oooh I used to love Wendy's I've got a Wendy's T-Shirt

I used to frequent the Leeds branch....craving one of her juicy square burgers for lunch!

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Old 10-12-2008, 10:31
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Who remembers Casey Jones based only at train sttions?
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Old 10-12-2008, 10:35
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Who remembers Casey Jones based only at train sttions?
I do. I used the one in Liverpool St station.
Better than the starburger round the corner.
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Old 10-12-2008, 10:41
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Who remembers Casey Jones based only at train sttions?
Yes, they ring a bell!

A blast from the past.

Wimpy are the best burgers in the UK.
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