BRACKNELL residents could be one step closer to getting their hands on a delicious burger as the opening of the town’s new Wimpy restaurant moved one step closer.
That’s because the first designs for the popular eatery — famed for its popular creations such as the 'bender-in-a-bun' — have been revealed.
Opening in the new year, the fast-food burger chain will be returning to the town after decades away.
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The News revealed plans were in place to bring the sit-down restaurant back to Bracknell in June before the council gave the proposals the go-ahead one month later.
Set to move into Princess Square, a representative from Wimpy confirmed work would start on setting up the restaurant early in 2021.
Now the plans have taken another step forward with the submission of drawings to Bracknell Forest Council which show how the store will be set up.
The chain’s updated logo will be emblazoned across the top of Unit 1 with more decorative hoarding placed on the window.
Bracknell Forest Council has validated the plans but has not yet made a decision on the signage proposals.
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For full details of the plan, enter planning reference 20/00977/FUL at planapp.bracknell-forest.gov.uk
In October, the News asked Wimpy for an update on the chain’s plans to open up in Bracknell.
A spokesperson said: “We are delighted to say that work on our new Wimpy Bracknell will begin early in the new year.
“We know from the public’s response when the plans were first revealed, that there is a lot of love for Wimpy in Bracknell and we are all very much looking forward to bringing our fabulous burgers and our special brand of customer service to the town.”
“Wimpy is well-known for its good value, freshly-cooked to order food and its table service approach.
“Home delivery and takeaway services will also be available in due course.
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“The new Wimpy Bracknell will be based in the Princess Square shopping centre, although no firm date has yet been set for the opening.”
Wimpy is renowned for its burger choices and its menu includes beef and chicken burgers as well as a range of veggie options.
The list also features 'fish plates' and breakfast options, as well as a kids menu.
Wimpy opened its first site in London in 1954 and became a global brand by 1970.
The chain had more than 500 locations in the UK at its commercial peak, according to Vice.
There are now 71 sites listed on Wimpy’s UK website.
The nearest restaurant to Bracknell currently is in Farnborough, 8.5 miles away.
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