It's expected around 300 new jobs will be created.
An American fast food chain will be opening 10 restaurants around Ireland over the next two years.
Wendy's, which originated in Ohio, has established a deal with Corrib Oil which already has five stations around the midlands.
It's expected the move will create around 300 new jobs.
From Chicago and living in Birr, Christina Hayden, says she always found Wendy's food to taste more fresh:
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