Franchising

Wendy's to bring 20 restaurants to Armenia

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July 28, 2025

Wendy's has partnered with Wen Restaurant LLC to bring 20 units to Armenia through 2030, according to a press release.

"We are proud to introduce Wendy's to consumers in Armenia. Wendy's is an iconic brand with proven success and untapped potential in the region," Hrant Grigoryan, chief executive officer at Wen Restaurant LLC, said in the release. "We are confident that Armenian consumers will embrace Wendy's high-quality, fresh food, and we look forward to delivering the exceptional customer experiences that will create lifelong brand fans across the country."

The first Wendy's restaurant in Armenia is expected to open in Yerevan's city center.

"We are thrilled to partner with Wen Restaurant to bring Wendy's fresh, famous food and unmatched hospitality to local communities in Armenia," E.J. Wunsch, president, international, The Wendy's Company, said in the release. "Earlier this year, I shared that 70% of our expansion will occur outside the U.S., with plans to reach 2,000 international restaurants by 2028. This new partnership supports that goal and marks an exciting milestone on our international growth journey. With the power of the Wendy's brand and the deep local knowledge of our Wen Restaurant partners, we will build a high performing, differentiated QSR brand that reflects our 'globally great, locally even better' mindset."

Wendy's operates more than 7,250 restaurants worldwide.