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Wendy's

Leadership

Nelson Peltz is stepping aside as Wendy's chairman

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 06, 2024

The investor, who has chaired the fast-food chain since 2007, was named chairman emeritus as he shifts focus to his other work. Arthur Winkleblack will take over as chairman.

Food

Quick-service chains are turbocharging menu innovation to drive traffic. It’s working

 By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 30, 2024

Taco Bell, Wendy’s and Blaze Pizza are pushing new products out of the pipeline at a fast and frequent clip to excite younger guests and bring more of them through the doors.

Financing

Flynn Group acquires 83 more Wendy's units

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 15, 2024

With the addition of these restaurants in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Flynn Group now operates 277 Wendy's units amid its 2,800-restaurant multi-brand portfolio.

Leadership

Sam Hamra, founder of Wendy's franchisee Hamra Enterprises, dies at age 92

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 05, 2024

He leaves behind a company that now operates more than 200 restaurants across four brands in 11 states.

Financing

Breakfast continues to drive Wendy's sales

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 01, 2024

But the fast-food chain expects to push more value this year as it loses customers amid concern about high prices.

Food

Wendy's Saucy Nuggs join the menu in 7 flavor combinations

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 03, 2024

The new saucier chicken nuggets roll out nationwide June 10, but digital customers can order them up now.

Leadership

Wendy's names Abigail Pringle U.S. president

By Jonathan Maze on May 23, 2024

The fast-food burger chain reconfigured its leadership team again, bringing back the U.S. president position 17 months after it was eliminated. E.J. Wunsch was named president of international.

Operations

Flynn Group makes another international acquisition

By Lisa Jennings on May 20, 2024

Flynn Group LP has acquired Wendy's restaurants in New Zealand. The largest franchise operator in the world, Flynn already owns rights to develop the burger brand in Australia.

Financing

Wendy's hopes better store profitability will yield new unit growth

By Jonathan Maze on May 02, 2024

The fast-food burger chain wants to build more restaurants. To speed growth and fulfill the chain's potential, it needs to generate more sales and restaurant profits.

Financing

Delight Restaurant Group buys 65 Wendy's restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 02, 2024

The Virginia-based operator acquired the restaurants in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia, making it one of Wendy’s largest franchisees.

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