Wendy’s Opens First Irish Restaurant in Cork
- The first Wendy's restaurant in Ireland officially opened its doors at Mahon Point Shopping Centre in Cork on October 7, 2023.
- Corrib Brands, a division of Corrib Oil, is managing the Wendy's franchise in Ireland.
- Michael Clarke, managing director - europe, The Wendy's Company, emphasized the strategic importance of Cork as the first Irish city to host a Wendy's restaurant.
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Wendy’s Arrives in ireland: First Restaurant Opens in Cork
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Published October 7, 2023, at 4:26 PM GMT
First Irish Location Opens at Mahon Point Shopping Center
The first Wendy’s restaurant in Ireland officially opened its doors at Mahon Point Shopping Centre in Cork on October 7, 2023. This marks a notable expansion for the American fast-food chain into the Irish market, operated through a partnership with Corrib Oil. Further locations across Ireland are planned, with announcements expected in the coming months.
The first wendy’s in Ireland, located at Mahon Point Shopping Centre in Cork. (Placeholder Image)
Corrib Brands, a division of Corrib Oil, is managing the Wendy’s franchise in Ireland. Michael Dalton, managing director of Corrib Brands, expressed excitement about the opening, highlighting the commitment to fresh, locally sourced ingredients.The menu will feature 100% fresh Irish beef and hand-breaded chicken burgers, maintaining Wendy’s global standards for quality and hospitality.
We’re thrilled to open the first wendy’s in Ireland hear in Mahon Point. We’re looking forward to serving customers from near and far here in Cork, with the fresh and locally sourced menu items, including 100% fresh Irish beef and hand breaded chicken burgers, and outstanding hospitality that Wendy’s are known for around the world.
Michael Clarke, managing director – europe, The Wendy’s Company, emphasized the strategic importance of Cork as the first Irish city to host a Wendy’s restaurant. He praised Corrib Oil as an ideal partner for delivering a “globally great, locally even better” experience. Wendy’s currently operates in more then 7,000 locations worldwide.
We’re proud to see the Wendy’s brand come to life in Cork through our partnership with Corrib Oil. As the first city in Ireland to welcome Wendy’s, Cork represents an critically important step in our continued growth across Europe.Corrib Oil is an ideal partner to deliver our ‘globally great, locally even better’ experience, and we look forward to supporting their team as they introduce Wendy’s signature hospitality and fresh, craveable food to Irish customers.
Local Impact and Anticipation
Justin Young,centre director of Mahon Point Shopping Centre,anticipates a significant increase in foot traffic with the new restaurant opening. he expressed support for both Corrib and Wendy’s teams in bringing Wendy’s renowned food quality to the people of Cork. Mahon Point Shopping Centre is a major retail destination in Cork City, serving a large catchment area. Mahon Point Shopping Centre boasts over 60 stores and restaurants.
To be part of bringing the first Wendy’s to Ireland is great news for Mahon Point.
We are expecting a really busy time ahead with the new restaurant opening, and we are looking forward to supporting the teams at Corrib and Wendy’s as they bring the much-anticipated, high-quality food Wendy’s is famous for to the people of Cork.