Wendy's in Portsmouth: Brand new American fast food chain to open in city centre

The former Burton site, located in Commercial Road, has been transformed into a brand new fast food store, which will be offering a range of delicious treats.

From burgers to salads to Frostys, there is something for everyone – and today (August 24), the first 30 customers will be lucky enough to get a free Bacanator combo for free.

Leader of Portsmouth City Council Steve Pitt said: "I am delighted to welcome Wendy's to Portsmouth's Commercial Road. This is a positive step forward in the regeneration of the city centre and a good indication of our potential to attract quality inward investment to develop our high street to benefit our local economy.

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"Wendy's is a well-known and respected brand, and their decision to open a restaurant in Portsmouth is a vote of confidence in our city. Their arrival will help to attract more visitors and businesses to the area. We are committed to regenerating the city centre and creating a vibrant and attractive place to live, work and visit."

The new store has created over 40 jobs and all of the members of staff live locally, meaning they have a connection to the city.

The staff have all been trained on site and it has taken approximately 8 weeks for the former clothes store to be turned into a brand new, contemporary food site.

For more information about the fast food chain, visit the website. Click here.