A FAMILY has travelled all the way from Bournemouth to try the UK's first Wendy's.

Lisa, 31, explained her family stayed in a hotel last night in Reading near to the restaurant.

She said they visited Florida two years ago and Wendy's was her favourite food from America so they decided to come and try the UK's first restaurant.

The family were close to the front of the queue when we spoke to them and revealed they had been queuing for more than an hour.

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Free mini Frosty drinks were handed out to people queuing for the restaurant.

Lisa said it was "amazing" and tasted "like chocolate ice cream".

She was looking forward to devouring a Baconator burger with Baconator fries.

Wendys

Wendy's

The queues for Wendy's continued to build at lunchtime today as the new restaurant proved to be a popular choice.

Sandra, 44, and her family go to America every year but they haven't been able to go this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

She explained the family was looking for a "taste of the states" to enjoy.

She added her daughter is also working inside.

The American fast food chain, famous for its square burgers, opened its doors in Friar Street today.

More than 400 people applied to work at Wendy's with 46 applications offered a job during 'tough times'.

Wendys

Wendy's

Items on the menu feature signature items including the Baconator, Dave's Single, the Spicy Chicken Sandwich and the Frosty dessert.

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These favourites will be joined by an exclusive range of items only available in the UK, including the Veggie Stack, Veggie Bites, and Avocado Veggie Salad.

Wendy's was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio, US.

Dave built his business on the premise, "Quality is our Recipe," which remains the guidepost of the restaurant's system.