Wendy’s Reaches 500-Unit Mark in AMEA Region

Today, the brand has more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide, over 1,300 of which are outside of the U.S.

March 4, 2025

A new Wendy’s in Nagano, Japan, is owned and operated by franchisee Wendy's Japan K.K., who operates 74 additional Wendy's units.

Last week, The Wendy’s Co. celebrated the opening of its 500th Wendy’s restaurant in the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa region.

The newest unit is located in Nagano, Japan, and features the brand’s Global Next Gen design, which incorporates technology for a better customer experience.

Chris Conway, SVP, Managing Director, APMEA, at The Wendy’s Co. says: “Together with our franchisees, Wendy’s is positioned to drive continued growth across APMEA, while accelerating expansion around the globe.”

Wendy’s also recently celebrated its 160th restaurant opening in India, and the first of 200 planned restaurants in Australia opened last month in Surfers Paradise, Queensland. This year, the brand also expects to open new restaurants in Romania, Scotland and Ireland.

To hear more from Wendy’s as well as other brands who continue to make global pushes, see FER’s March/April exclusive on global growth.