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Remodels, a pandemic and Brazil led to the bankruptcy of a Wendy's franchisee

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 15, 2023

Starboard Group, the Wendy’s franchisee that sought debt protection this week, said a number of factors converged that led to the filing, including a failed Brazilian joint venture.

Financing

A large Wendy's franchisee declares bankruptcy

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 14, 2023

Florida-based Starboard Group sought debt protection for its Wendy’s restaurants. It is the latest in a series of restaurant companies to take that step.

Financing

Wendy's convinces franchisees to open more restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 03, 2023

The burger chain said its incentive programs are convincing more operators to build locations, an important goal for a company intent on unit growth.

Marketing

Wendy's and McDonald's defeat a lawsuit over their burger marketing

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 02, 2023

A judge dismissed a lawsuit alleging that the two burger chains misled customers on the sizes of their burgers.

Beverage

Wendy's gets with the pumpkin-spice program with new fall Frosty

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 06, 2023

The new Pumpkin Spice Frosty launches Tuesday along with the Pumpkin Spice Frosty Cream Cold Brew, the chain’s first two LTOs to feature the popular seasonal flavor.

Food

Wendy's gives guests 'a nacho platter in one burger bite' with new cheeseburger

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 22, 2023

The craveability of nachos inspired Chefs John Li and Jay Drumm to create the Loaded Nacho Cheeseburger and Queso Fries.

Operations

Wendy's new kitchen design increases capacity by 50%

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 15, 2023

The burger chain’s new “Global Next Gen High Capacity Kitchen” features a dual-sided design with dedicated space for digital orders and more production areas.

Financing

Chains find some success at late night

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 11, 2023

Wendy’s and Jack in the Box are each making a big push to target night owls as labor has improved and stores can open longer hours.

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Wendy's wants to open new locations, if it can only get the permits

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 09, 2023

The burger chain cited “substantial permitting delays in the U.S.,” which it says has started to impact timelines for new unit openings.

Financing

Greg Flynn doubles down on Australia with Wendy's deal

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 09, 2023

Flynn Restaurant Group signed a master franchise deal to develop 200 Wendy's restaurants in the country just two months after buying Pizza Hut restaurants there.

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