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Wendy's builds a new location in Sugar Land

A new Wendy's will open Aug. 29 at 22523 Imperial Valley Drive.

A new Wendy's will open Aug. 29 at 22523 Imperial Valley Drive.

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By Christine Hall |

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Fast-food chain Wendy’s is constructing a location at 18921 University Blvd., Ste. 800, Sugar Land in The Village at Riverstone shopping center. It will open in the fall. Wendy's is known for its hamburgers, Frostys, chili and baked potatoes. www.wendys.com
By Christine Hall
Christine Hall joined Community Impact Newspaper in October 2018, and covers Missouri City and Fort Bend ISD. She previously reported on health care innovation for the Texas Medical Center, was a freelancer, and held various news roles at the Houston Business Journal.

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