Wendy’s Southampton opening date confirmed with free burgers

Wendy’s will open its doors at 17 Above Bar Street for the first time on July 10.

To celebrate the opening, the fast-food brand will give away free burgers to the first 50 customers, and one lucky visitor will win a year’s supply for free.

An official ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 11am, led by Sheriff of Southampton, Councillor Pat Evemy.

The John Anthony clothes shop that Wendy’s has replaced. (Image: Google Maps) The new 2,500 square-foot restaurant will create 35 jobs and is the seventh UK location under NFH Restaurants, part of the JRK Group.

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As reported by the Echo, Wendy’s previously had plans approved to replace the John Anthony white shopfront with a dark grey metal framed entrance way, with red beams and double-glazed automatic doors.

Sherriff of Southampton, Councillor Pat Evemy. (Image: Southampton City Council) Sophie Hunter, district manager overseeing the new restaurant, said the brand was “incredibly excited” to introduce Southampton to “fast food done right”.

Councillor Pat Evemy, Sheriff of Southampton, added: “I’m delighted to welcome Wendy’s to Southampton.

“This opening highlights our city centre’s growth potential and shows our ability to attract high-quality inward investment that benefits our economy and revitalises the high street.”