This Just In: Wendy's Melbourne Comeback Is Heating Up as Job Ads Appear for Two New Restaurant Locations
Fresh job listings in South Melbourne and Dandenong South offer the strongest sign yet that Wendy's burgers are back on the agenda.
Rumours about Wendy's return to Melbourne aren't exactly new, with local fast-food fans regularly spreading and seeking out gossip on the timeline. But since the much-loved chain announced its comeback in 2023, genuine updates have been few and far between.
So when signage for Wendy's first Melbourne location was spotted on Canterbury Road in Bayswater last year, the rumour mill started ticking over again. Yet with no official word on opening dates, the Frosty faithful haven't had much to sink their teeth into.
Wendy's Brisbane CBD.
However, this week brought some of the clearest hints yet about behind-the-scenes developments at Wendy's. Reported by Real Commercial, Wendy's Australia has posted job ads for positions at potential restaurants in Dandenong South and South Melbourne.
Of course, there's still much to be revealed about Wendy's expansion in Melbourne. But this small piece of news offers fans more than just a few crumbs to hold onto, as this sign of progress brings them ever closer to biting into a burger.
Wendy's Brisbane CBD.
For those in Brisbane, that wait ended in October, when the chain revealed a landmark two-level themed location in the CBD, complete with all the trimmings. That followed Wendy's long-awaited return to Australia, which was launched in January 2025 in Surfers Paradise.
Now operated by US franchise giant Flynn Restaurant Group, Wendy's could become a commonplace sight on Australia's fast-food scene. That's because the chain has revealed plans to open 200 stores nationwide by 2034.
Wendy's Brisbane CBD.
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