Frosty, Burgers, and Fries—what is not to love? On November 15, 1969, Dave Thomas opened his very first Wendy’s® restaurant in Columbus, Ohio. In no time, the quick-service chain became known for its square beef patties, made from fresh beef, and iconic Frosty® desserts. There are more than 6,500 Wendy’s® restaurants currently in operation in the United States and 29 countries and U.S. territories worldwide. Meritage is one of the leading franchises in the nation.
Brunch is always a good idea! Morning Belle® is a garden-themed breakfast, brunch, and lunch concept aiming to make every day brighter for our guests by serving indulgent and good for you options to please everyone’s palette. Morning Belle® also offers Daytime Cocktails such as Mimosas, Bellinis, Bloody Marys, and four flavors of Spiked Cold Brew Coffee. Meritage opened Morning Belle® in 2019 with plans to continue growth in West Michigan and beyond. Morning Belle® currently has four Grand Rapids area locations—1600 E Beltline Ave NE, 434 Bridge St NW, and 1962 Breton Road SE, and 355 Wilson Ave NW. Two new locations recently opened on the east side of the state at 45225 Marketplace Blvd in Chesterfield and 9729 Belleville Rd in Belleville.
Morning Belle was named Best Brunch in GR in 2024 and is a 2025 finalist for the Best Breakfast and Best Brunch categories. Winners to be announced on May 9.Read more...