Jayhawks can now enjoy their Wendy's favorites
in the heart of KU campus
LAWRENCE, Kan., Jan. 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid cheers and a sea of blue
and crimson, Wendy's franchise organization Legacy Restaurant Group
proudly inaugurated its new restaurant, located inside the
University of Kansas Memorial Union.
Yesterday marked the official opening, complete with a
ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by university officials, students,
and KU student athletes.
The ceremony, attended by university officials and partners
included David Girod (University of Kansas Chancellor), David Hayob (Executive Director of Jayhawk
Community Partners), Marc Tuttle
(Vice President and General Manager of Learfield and Jayhawk Sports
Properties) and J.J. O'Toole-Curran (Interim Executive Director of
KU Memorial Union).
Hayob emphasized Wendy's positive impact on student life and the
strategic importance of bringing key business partners like Wendy's
to campus for an enhanced student experience. In a similar vein,
Tuttle highlighted Legacy Restaurant Group's longtime partnership,
proudly serving as the Official Hamburger of Kansas Athletics. He
also touched upon the ongoing collaboration with student athletes
through NIL, further strengthening the partnership.
"We're thrilled to continue to champion the KU experience, and
we welcome the opportunity to make Wendy's a beloved spot for all
current and future students on campus," says Felix Tollinche, President & CEO of Legacy
Restaurant Group. "Through our ongoing partnership with KU and
student athletes, we're excited to continue to bring the Wendy's
family and Jayhawk family together – we know it's family over
everything."
Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to
8 p.m., Wendy's invites hungry Jayhawks to savor Wendy's
favorites, including the iconic Baconator®, the official
hamburger of Kansas Athletics. Whether students are craving a quick
bite between classes or a casual meal with friends, Wendy's at KU
Memorial Union is the new hot spot.
*Fresh beef available in the contiguous U.S., Alaska and Canada.
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