Wendy's 'Officially' Opens In Vernon

VERNON, CT — The new Wendy's on Route 83 in Vernon is officially open for business.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Tuesday morning featuring Mayor Daniel Champagne, state elected officials and members of the chamber of commerce and the local economic development commission.

The restaurant actually opened on Election Day but the traditional ceremonies were Tuesday.

The address is 145 Talcottville Road, next to the Vernon Taco Bell, which sits at 129 Talcottville Road, the local address for that section of Route 83.

Customers have access to the traffic light through a common driveway already shared by the businesses on the parcel, Gately said. There is also a right-turn-only lane off Route 83.

Improvements to the Hockanum River trail system are coinciding with the project, municipal officials said. The Planning and Zoning Commission also approved a site plan for a 90,000-square-foot self-storage facility, but no operator has been chosen yet, town officials said.

The Wendy's franchise will be be owned and operated by Meritage Hospitality. The fast food chain has been looking to set up shop in Vernon for about seven years, officials said. Meritage officials said they started hearing about public interest in Vernon while at a Manchester Wendy's 17 years ago.

The new Wendy's is employing 41 people and could add more to its roster, owners said.

Photo Credit: Chris Dehnel

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