Wendy's Opens Inside the University of Kansas Memorial Union
Wendy's franchise organization Legacy Restaurant Group opened its new restaurant inside the University of Kansas Memorial Union.
Wendy's franchise organization Legacy Restaurant Group opened its new restaurant 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. Similarly, 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.
