Springfield, MO – Hamra Enterprises, a nationwide, family-owned restaurant operator headquartered in Missouri, continues its commitment to growth in Illinois by opening its newest Wendy’s® location in Downers Grove, Illinois, on Thursday, November 20^th.

On opening day, starting at 10:30 a.m., the first 50 guests dining in who make any purchase will receive a “Dave’s Single Hamburger a Month for a Year” certificate to celebrate the occasion.

The new restaurant at 1362 Butterfield Road showcases the latest digital features and marks Hamra’s 27^th Wendy’s® in Illinois. Hamra Enterprises currently operates 100 Wendy’s® restaurants across five states. This Illinois location will be Hamra’s 6^th Wendy’s restaurant in DuPage County. It will be open from 7 am to 1 am daily and plans to employ 45 employees from the Downers Grove area.

“We were among the first Wendy’s franchisees and opened our very first restaurant 50 years ago in Springfield, Missouri. We’re excited to continue that legacy in Downers Grove, said Mike Hamra, CEO of Hamra Enterprises. Located along Butterfield Road’s busy retail corridor with easy access to I-88 and I-355, we’re thrilled to serve this vibrant community that has a strong sense of community, and we’re honored to be part of it. Whether you’re a longtime resident, commuter, or student, order ahead on our app, use our drive-thru, or get delivery to make enjoying Wendy’s easy. Our new restaurant features a distinctive design that gives our Downers Grove neighbors more ways to experience Wendy’s® their way. We’re proud to serve our new neighbors in this welcoming community.”

The Global Next Gen restaurant design includes a kitchen engineered for speed and efficiency and a building optimized to reflect today’s digital ordering preferences. It includes dedicated mobile and delivery pick-up points and an enhanced drive-thru design. The Global Next Gen sets the stage for a better experience for Wendy’s® customers, delivery partners, and restaurant crew.