Thread: Now Wendy's Headed for TnT and other islands

Is there an american fast food outlet that is not in tnt now. Geez!
Wendy's coming to T&T
Story Created: Aug 12, 2010 at 6:18 AM ECT

(Story Updated: Aug 13, 2010 at 2:30 AM ECT )

United States fast food chain Wendy's- the home of the old-fashioned hamburger- is coming to Trinidad and Tobago.

Wendy's/Arby's International, a subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc (NYSE:WEN) yesterday announced the signing of a long-term restaurant development agreement that will give the Wendy's brand "significant presence" throughout the Eastern Caribbean.

The agreement calls for the development of 24 Wendy's restaurants over the next ten years in Trinidad and Tobago and eight other markets.

The first of these restaurants is scheduled to open in 2011 in Trinidad, a statement from the company's US offices said.

"This agreement will enable us to expand Wendy's brand presence throughout the Caribbean basin," said Wendy's/Arby's group president Roland Smith. "In the north, our franchise restaurants in Puerto Rico and The Bahamas generate some of the highest annual unit volumes in our international system; and, in the west, we have a growing presence in Central America. Now, we're building on this regional momentum by entering the Eastern Caribbean with a highly capable franchise team."

The new franchisee is led by Dane Darbasie, who has 17 years restaurant industry experience, including serving as chief executive officer and director of a publicly traded restaurant management company for 12 years.

"We're honoured to have the opportunity to be associated with Wendy's, one of the world's leading restaurant brands. We believe the brand's strong focus on premium quality, menu development and operational excellence provides us with a terrific platform for future growth in our target markets," said Darbasie.

He was previously the chief executive at Prestige Holdings, the franchise holder for KFC in Trinidad.

In addition to Trinidad and Tobago, Wendy's restaurants are planned in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada, Guyana, St Lucia, St Maarten, St Vincent and Suriname.

Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc is the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States with more than 10,000 restaurants in the US and 24 other countries.

It's terrible cause it killing WI food culture.

i like wendy's. it go be hard to contest kfc but if the menu is the same as the one in USA it would become a favorite.

Originally Posted by Spranga

i like wendy's. it go be hard to contest kfc but if the menu is the same as the one in USA it would become a favorite.

I agree. I think Wendy's has a better chance than Mickie D's and BK had.

Chefette will always be king in Barbados. lol

Originally Posted by punany tenderizah

i agree. I think wendy's has a better chance than mickie d's and bk had.

yup!!!

Originally Posted by swallow

It's terrible cause it killing WI food culture.

Watch de excitement when dey start opening Cracker Barrels down dey.

Originally Posted by marabunta

Watch de excitement when dey start opening Cracker Barrels down dey.

*dead* Cracker Barrels doh want no part ah dat island

...and the extra pounds headed there too.

But yea, Chipotle need to open.

Guess these fast food places will be considered gainful employment for all the blacks.



*Watch out my children shrug*

Originally Posted by dollbabi

...and the extra pounds headed there too.

But yea, Chipotle need to open.

Nah we might have ah Mexican invasion coming to T&T, once one come de whole ah dem, deh might branch over to Venezuela and swim cross to T&T since we eh ha no border - imagine deh trying tuh blend in down penal?

Be like Bermuda and pass laws that prohibit franchises...no Wendy's nor any love loss here.

won't last would be just like mcdonalds if anything trini love is fry chicken!

I just checked the ministry of health website of T&T and can't find information past 2005 regarding heart disease.

In China, after they opened up and encouraged fast food chains in their borders, heart disease skyrocketed.

I wonder if that is the same for T&T?

Originally Posted by The Captain

Chefette will always be king in Barbados. lol

LOL doubt , no chance of ever ever seeing them in barbados