Wendy's News & Media

Wendy's opens 118 restaurants in first half of 2025

September 3, 2025

Wendy's opened 118 restaurants in the first half of 2025, according to a company statement.

Wendy's sales down in U.S. in Q2; adds 44 restaurants

August 8, 2025

Wendy's reported earnings today of $3.7 billion, a decrease of 1.8%, for the second quarter ended June 29, 2025, according to a press release.

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Wendy's to bring 20 restaurants to Armenia

July 28, 2025

Wendy's has partnered with Wen Restaurant LLC to bring 20 units to Armenia through 2030, according to a press release.

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Wendy's to expand across Italy, Armenia

July 25, 2025

The Wendy's Company has inked two franchise agreements that will add up to 190 restaurants across Italy and Armenia.

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Wendy's partners with Wednesday Addams to create Meal of Misfortune

July 23, 2025

Wendy's has teamed up with Addams Family outcast Wednesday Addams to create a signature meal.

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Wendy's CEO leaving for The Hershey Company

July 8, 2025

Wendy's President and CEO Kirk Tanner is leaving the company to take over the reins as president and CEO of The Hershey Company effective July 18, 2025. He has…

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Harri report finds major cost disparities for restaurant operators in key US markets

March 26, 2025

Harri, a front employee experience technology for restaurants, released its first ever 2025 Wage & Labor Cost Index. The report looked at the growing…

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Wendy's offering Girl Scouts cookie Thin Mints Frosty

February 21, 2025

Wendy's has released a Thin Mints Frosty in conjunction with the Girl Scouts of the USA, according to a press release.

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McDonald's, Wendy's franchisee partners with Perch Energy

January 24, 2025

All Star Management, which is owned by Mike Allegro, has partnered with Perch Energy in 31 Wendy's and McDonald's locations across northern Illinois. The move…

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Wendy's celebrates 25 years of Spongebob Squarepants with 'Krabby Patty Kollab'

October 2, 2024

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of "Spongebob Squarepants," Wendy's and Paramount are partnering to launch Wendy's Krabby Patty Kollab, which features a…

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Wendy's brings on 2 to executive leadership team

September 16, 2024

Wendy's has appointed John Min as chief legal officer and secretary and Mary Greenlee as senior vice president, U.S. operations, effectively immediately…

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Wendy's Board brings on Arthur B. Winkleback as Chairman

September 9, 2024

The Wendy's Company's Board of Directors have appointed Arthur B. Winkleback as non-executive Chairman of the Board. He succeeds Nelson Peltz, who has been…

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Wendy's launches Saucy Nuggs Party Pack of up to 50 chicken nuggets

August 28, 2024

Wendy's is offering its new Saucy Nuggs Party Pack available now at participating restaurants. The pack features 45 to 50 all-white meat chicken nuggets tossed…

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Wendy’s expands AI drive-thru with Spanish language pilot

August 9, 2024

Wendy's is continuing to innovate its drive-thru experience with the expansion of its AI assistant, Wendy's FreshAI. The fast-food chain has introduced a pilot…

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Wendy's offers Honey Buddy breakfast sandwich for $1 with purchase

July 23, 2024

Wendy's is offering a $1 Honey Buddy for $1 with any purchase through brand's app during breakfast hours every week through Sept. 30. The Honey Buddy is a…

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Wendy's offers free Frosty with purchase of $5 Biggie Bag

June 21, 2024

Wendy's is giving fans a free small Frosty with the purchase of a Biggie Bag in the Wendy's app, according to a press release.

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Wendy's expands renewable energy use through community solar programs

April 23, 2024

The Wendy's Company is expanding its use of renewable energy by participating in community solar programs across several states. The move is part of the…

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Wendy's to leverage PAR's Punchh solution for loyalty program

March 28, 2024

Wendy's has selected ParTech Inc.'s PAR Punchh loyalty solution to advance its already successful loyalty program, according to a press release.

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Wendy's launches Orange Dreamsicle Frosty for LTO

March 19, 2024

Wendy's has released an Orange Dreamsicle Frosty, which has notes of orange combined with the classic vanilla Frosty, according to a press release.

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Wendy's won't use surge pricing

March 4, 2024

Reports Wendy's would test "dynamic pricing" or "surge pricing" hit the media last week but the brand said it never intended to utilize fluctuating prices like…

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