Share Wendy's last had a restaurant in the UK in 1999, but returned to its American roots over cost complaints and amid a fierce battle with McDonald's and Burger King. The company, which claimed to have 'de-throned' Burger King to become the second biggest US hamburger chain last year, hopes the new venture will 'spearhead a European-wide expansion' according to an official statement. Abigail Pringle, head of Wendy's international operations, said the company will look to compete with its largest UK market rivals, McDonald's and Burger King. Wendy's has not revealed exactly what will be on its UK menu but the US menu includes a selection of burgers, chicken nuggets and fries (pictured)