Former Absecon Firehouse Reopens as Round-the-Clock Wendy’s Restaurant

In a long-empty building in Absecon, New Jersey, a 24-hour Wendy’s debuted. The firehouse at 430 White Horse Pike became a fast-food restaurant after years.

The new Wendy’s discreetly launched in December, changing the area. The company celebrated with a big opening on December 13. The restaurant’s restoration and long-term presence will be celebrated with a ribbon-cutting on January 10, 2026.

Route 9 and the White Horse Pike are busy with cars and people heading to and from the eatery. Atlantic County’s proximity to famous restaurants shows its food and service growth.

Locals saw the idea as more than a new restaurant. After redeveloping an abandoned property, the neighborhood looks and works better. Travelers, late-night workers, and surrounding residents can eat late at 24-hour restaurants.

Wendy’s hasn’t detailed the opening festivities, but using the former firehouse again is part of a trend of repurposing historic buildings. Establishing businesses in vacant buildings helps communities, according to the study.

The new Absecon Wendy’s will serve locals and tourists 24/7 and move to a new location as the ribbon-cutting date approaches.

Sources

Wendy’s Company
City of Absecon public property records