Fast-food giant Wendy’s is shuttering 140 underperforming locations through the end of 2024 as it looks to improve its “restaurant footprint and overall system health.” To counter the closures, though, the Ohio-based company is working to replace many of these units with “new restaurants at better locations with significantly improved sales and profitability,” Wendy’s CEO … Read more
San Francisco-based Flynn Group, one of the largest franchise operators in the United States, continues to grow its extensive portfolio by acquiring 83 Wendy’s restaurants across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. This strategic move further solidifies Flynn Group’s position as a major player in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) sector. Flynn Group’s Expanding Empire With this latest … Read more
The UK’s fast-food landscape is about to experience a major shake-up as several popular American chains prepare to make their debut or expand their presence across the country. Following the successful introductions of brands like Wendy’s, Popeyes, and Wingstop, which have already established themselves in the UK market, new players are set to offer British … Read more
Todd Penegor, the former Wendy’s CEO credited with leading the company to significant success, has emerged from retirement to assume the CEO position of another famous brand. According to the 2024 Franchise 500 Ranking, Penegor propelled Wendy’s from a mid-tier player to the #2 fast-food restaurant and a top-20 franchise. After stepping down earlier this … Read more
In August 2022, 11-year-old Aspen Lamfers followed her softball session by eating out at a Wendy’s restaurant in Jenison, Michigan. Unfortunately, her meal resulted in her contracting E. coli, which significantly impacted her health. She was diagnosed with hemolytic uremic syndrome, which caused seizures and left her unable to move the left side of her … Read more
For when you need your fast food on the fly. Wendy’s customers around the country may soon be able to receive their orders via drone, thanks to a bold new collaboration between DoorDash and Alphabet’s Wing, the food delivery company announced. A pilot program rolled out Thursday in Christiansburg, Va., has drones dropping off burgers, … Read more
Linda Johnson, previously a manager for the American fast-food chain, Wendy’s, was found to have been collecting an additional salary during her time with the restaurant, as she was paying a completely made-up employee. Johnson worked at a Wendy’s branch in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and created a ghost employee named ‘William Bright’. After creating a person … Read more
Another national crisis nearly wrecked the United States last week, and it didn’t involve President Biden, Donald Trump, Congress or Taylor Swift. This near emergency was caused by the chief executive of fast food chain Wendy’s, Kirk Tanner, when he said he was considering a “dynamic pricing” plan starting in 2025. The price of its … Read more
Fast-food giant Wendy’s is set to unveil an innovative “Uber surge-style” menu, transforming the traditional dining experience by introducing dynamic pricing. Wendy’s upcoming system, set to undergo testing in 2025, will leverage “digital menu boards,” with a substantial £15.8M ($20 million) investment, as revealed by CEO Kirk Tanner. This approach will enable real-time price updates … Read more
Artist Bob Carlson at the Silhouette Studio in Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., on Nov. 30, 2023. Ashley Hayes-Stone If you’re not looking for it as you stroll down Main Street U.S.A. (or, say, run for a first pickle award), you might miss it altogether. Only one little window reveals what’s inside the tiny shop, which … Read more
