The Wendy’s Company has recently entered into a fresh master franchise agreement with Flynn Restaurant Group. This collaboration aims to establish 200 new Wendy’s restaurants across Australia by the year 2034.
As the world’s largest restaurant franchise operator, Flynn Restaurant Group will take on the exclusive role of being the master franchisee in Australia.
This development follows an earlier announcement this year, in which the renowned American hamburger brand expressed its intention to make its debut in the Australian market.
Australia is regarded by Wendy’s as a strategically significant growth market, and the partnership with Flynn Restaurant Group underscores Wendy’s aspiration to broaden its global presence through its franchising approach.
“Australia is a strategic market for long-term growth for Wendy’s. Flynn Restaurant Group has incredible experience in the restaurant space, and we are thrilled to expand our relationship with them,” shared Abigail Pringle, President, International & CDO, The Wendy’s Company.
The arrangement between Wendy’s and Flynn Restaurant Group is poised to fuel expansion in Australia, especially post-2025, with the aim of achieving a network of 200 restaurants throughout the nation by 2034. This growth will be realized through a blend of company-owned stores and sub-franchise partnerships.
Apart from their involvement with Wendy’s, Flynn Restaurant Group manages restaurants for well-known brands such as Applebee’s, Taco Bell, Panera, Arby’s, and Pizza Hut across the United States. Operating under their Wendy’s franchise entity called Wend American, they presently oversee a portfolio of nearly 200 Wendy’s restaurants spanning five states.
“We couldn’t be more excited about expanding our partnership with Wendy’s. It is a tremendous brand with significant untapped potential outside of the U.S. and we think it is an especially great fit for Australia, given the savvy nature of the Australian consumer. We look forward to expanding the brand in the market and in the process re-defining what Australians should expect from QSR,” added Ron Bellamy, Chief Operating Officer of Flynn Restaurant Group.