It’ll open ahead of Christmas
Inside Merry Hill shopping centre
American fast food chain Wendy’s has revealed its Merry Hill open date.
The burger joint told followers on its social media pages that it would be welcoming its first customers ahead of Christmas.
Posting on Facebook and Instagram, Wendy’s said it would be launching on Tuesday, December 16.
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“Dudley, Santa’s not the only one coming to town,” Wendy’s posted, adding: “Get ready”.
Wendy’s was founded back in 1969 and is known for its ‘fresh, never frozen’ beef burgers, chicken sandwiches and tenders and more.
Perhaps moreover, the brand is known for its signature Baconator burgers, with the breakfast menu also featuring the option along with the bacon, sausage and vegetarian classics.
After the announcement was made, shoppers shared their excitement online.
Andrew Lowe-Jones commented: “Woo hoo! Been waiting ages for this!!”
Wendy’s opened its first West Midlands branch back in September when it arrived in Solihull’s Touchwood Shopping Centre.
Its move to Merry Hill was no secret, with the business actively recruiting new staff at the venue.
It’ll be a boost for Merry Hill which, as well as Wendy, has seen the return of another huge star for December 2025.
For the first time in years, Santa has been back at Merry Hill this year as part of his seasonal activities.
It’s part of the Merry Hill Polar Express-style Christmas train that’s pulled in to Brierley Hill for the holidays.
Wendy’s joins Toledo Lounge, Slim Chickens, Heavenly Desserts and more as new for 2025 highlights for foodies at Merry Hill.
We’ve got a round-up of six shops that opened in Merry Hill in 2025 which you can check out here.
We’ll bring you more on the shopping centre’s new launches as we get them.