National Business Review (New Zealand):
United States-headquartered fast-food chain Wendy’s is planning to open 20 new outlets in this country in the next five years, more than doubling its presence in New Zealand.
Danielle Lendich, chief executive of the New Zealand family business which owns franchises for all 15 existing Wendy’s, said the business was doing well and had great growth prospects.
She cited a change in eating habits saying that instead of dining in high-class places, more people would be heading for fast food in future, The New Zealand Herald reported today.
Miss Lendich is chief executive of Wendco (NZ) which has operated all the Wendy’s restaurants under franchise for the past 20 years.
She said another advantage was the fast changing labour market.