Wendy's and Berjaya announce agreement to open Wendy restaurants in Malaysia

Wendy's International, Inc. and Berjaya Corporation Berhad today announced that they have signed a development agreement to build Wendy's restaurants in Malaysia. Berjaya, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Nadi Klasik Sdn Bhd, has been granted the right to develop and operate Wendy's restaurants in Malaysia. Berjaya plans to open the first of these restaurants in Kuala Lumpur in late 2007 or early 2008 and will continue development in the Klang Valley region and other cities over the next 10 years. The new franchisee expects to open more than 70 Wendy's restaurants in Malaysia.