Wendy's is now coming to Singapore after withdrawing from Japan.

Franchisee, The Kopitiam Group is planning to open 35 restaurants across Singapore over the next decade. The premier would be located at Lau Pa Sat Festival Market.

In praise of the company, Andy Skehan, senior vice president of Wendy's/Arby's International said," The Kopitiam Group is a well-known and respected foodservice company".

Andy Skehan sees this opportunity as a new gate to enter in Asia/Pacific region where they are planning to come up with 8000 restaurants.

Wendy's opened two restaurants in Singapore in 1983, but both were shut by 1987 as briefed by spokesman Bob Bertini.

Wendy's also announced that it is closing its agreement with Japan's Zensho Co. Ltd., which is set to expire on Dec. 31. With this, all the 71 restaurants in Japan would be closed. However, the company said it would re-enter Japan soon, as and when a new joint-venture partner is found.

"The addition of Wendy's quality brand will complement the wide range of good businesses that we currently have in Singapore", said Alden Tan, managing director of Kopitiam Group.