First Wendy’s U.S. Smart Building opens in Morrow

A new design for Wendy’s restaurants opens July 24 in Morrow. CONTRIBUTED.

A new design for Wendy’s restaurants opens July 24 in Morrow. CONTRIBUTED.

One of the nation’s largest Wendy’s franchisees, Meritage Hospitality Group, announces the grand opening of the company’s first U.S. Smart Building Image Activation restaurant at 6241 Jonesboro Rd. in Morrow opening to the public on July 24.

The restaurant is an all-new remodel, designed with a smaller footprint than a traditional Wendy’s restaurant. The total square footage is nearly half of the previous building, with a capacity of 55 guests. The restaurant uses innovative interior and exterior designs to reinvent the Wendy’s restaurant environment. Venture Construction Co. of Norcross, is assisting with the project.

“We have had tremendous guest feedback from our other USB buildings,” said Charles Martz, Georgia Area Director for Meritage Hospitality Group. “Morrow is one of our oldest restaurants, so our community is definitely excited to see a face lift.”

Features include a fireplace, open ceiling with up-lighting, flat-screen TV’s, complimentary Wi-Fi, Coca-Cola Freestyle machines and digital menu boards. The open kitchen is designed to allow guests a unique inside look at their food being made from scratch. Features such as high-speed ovens, 30-pound fryers and double-sided grills are installed to maximize efficiency.