What's OnWhat's On NewsFood and drinkIt will be a first for the region08:05, 09 Jul 2026Greater Manchester is not short of burger chains, but it's about to get another one in the form of Wendy's. The American burger brand will soon be appearing in Trafford after the company was given permission for a new drive-thru restaurant at the former TGI Fridays restaurant in Cross Street in Sale.‌The building spent many years as a TGI Fridays before closing down last year alongside a number of other branches. Wendy's serves up breakfast sandwiches, burgers, wraps and chicken pieces, alongside a selection of fries and jacket potatoes.‌Closest ones to Manchester include St Helens, the Wirral and one in Blackpool which opened last year, taking over the former Viva Vegas Diner on the Promenade, close to