Wendy’s made its debut in the UK in the 1980s and 1990s, including with a restaurant on Briggate, before closing its doors in the late 90s and early 2000s. But from today the iconic square burgers will once again be available in Leeds.
Wendy’s will open its doors on Leeds Briggate today (Thursday, September 14) and will be open Monday to Thursday 7am to 11pm, Friday to Saturday 7am to 11pm and Sunday 8am to 10pm.
Yorkshire Evening Post photographer Tony Johnson took a look inside...
![The new burger chain Wendy's has celebrated its grand opening on Briggate, Leeds city centre.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjcyZWI4OTE1LTRjNWItNGE5Yy1hZmE5LWJjNmI1MzUzY2ViYTo4MjkyYjgxMi0zNjZiLTRjYjQtODE4MC1kZjFlYjFkYzRmMmI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. Wendy's grand opening on Briggate, Leeds city centre
The new burger chain Wendy's has celebrated its grand opening on Briggate, Leeds city centre. Photo: Tony Johnson
![Wendy’s made its debut in the UK in the 1980s and 1990s.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmU1YTA2YjdjLWYwMTEtNDFjMi05ZjNmLWExZmM2M2ZkNTQ5YTo0OGVlYzc5Ny00NDhkLTQyN2ItYTYxNy03MWVkNzNmNWM4YTM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
2. Wendy's grand opening on Briggate, Leeds city centre
Wendy’s made its debut in the UK in the 1980s and 1990s. Photo: Tony Johnson
![In June 2021, the company officially announced its return to British shores as it opened up in Reading.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmJkMDBjOThhLTFiMDgtNDFiZi1iNGExLWEwZTdkYmExZTk4YjpkYTJkYjU2Ni1mZTQ0LTQ0NjQtYTE5OC1hMjRmOTYxOWE4OWM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
3. Wendy's grand opening on Briggate, Leeds city centre
In June 2021, the company officially announced its return to British shores as it opened up in Reading. Photo: Tony Johnson
![The new restaurant will provide hungry guests with signature Wendy’s items across breakfast, lunch and dinner.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmJlNTdjMjJiLTNjY2MtNGU2Mi1hNmM1LWRkMWEzYjU4ZjFlMTphYmQ0MTU3Yi0wYjYzLTRjZWMtYTRhMy01MjNiMmI2ZmYwOTA=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
4. Wendy's grand opening on Briggate, Leeds city centre
The new restaurant will provide hungry guests with signature Wendy’s items across breakfast, lunch and dinner. Photo: Tony Johnson
![Fan favourites including Wendy's Baconator, Dave’s Single, the Spicy Chicken Sandwich and the Frosty dessert will all be available.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjlmMzhlZTUwLWQ5ZWQtNDQ2Zi1hZWQ1LTEwYzM5YWFkNDZiYTo4NGY1YmJjYS0wMzdlLTQ2NDktOTdkNy02MjI2MTczNjc3YWM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Wendy's grand opening on Briggate, Leeds city centre
Fan favourites including Wendy's Baconator, Dave’s Single, the Spicy Chicken Sandwich and the Frosty dessert will all be available. Photo: Tony Johnson
![Abigail Pringle, International and Chief Development Officer for Wendy’s, said: “Our vision is to become the world’s most thriving and beloved restaurant brand, and we’re well on our way."](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmQxZTFkNmRhLTViOTQtNGU0Ni04M2NiLWMyZjUwNmYzNjI3OTpmZjg3OWI4YS0wOTNlLTQ4NWUtYmZlNC1lNDhmNmQ2ZjQzMmE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Wendy's grand opening on Briggate, Leeds city centre
Abigail Pringle, International and Chief Development Officer for Wendy’s, said: “Our vision is to become the world’s most thriving and beloved restaurant brand, and we’re well on our way." Photo: Tony Johnson