Wendy's News & Media

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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Wendy's partners with Cinnabon on breakfast offering

February 15, 2024

Wendy's is partnering with Cinnabon to offer the company's Cinnamon Pull-Apart, according to a Wendy's blog post.

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Wendy's launches breakfast burrito

January 23, 2024

Wendy's has debuted the Breakfast Burrito, available in select regions, according to a press release.

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Wendy’s taps PepsiCo head as CEO

January 19, 2024

Wendy's has tapped Kirk Tanner as president and CEO. Tanner, who most recently serve as CEO of North American Beverages at PepsiCo Inc., has more than 30 years…

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Wendy's launches pretzel bun Baconator

November 29, 2023

Wendy's just released a twist on its signature Baconator — the Pretzel Baconator. The burger combines the brand's applewood smoked bacon with its fan favorite…

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Wendy's to grow in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan

October 19, 2023

Wendy's plans to grow in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan under Central Asia franchisee industrial holding company Kusto Group. The group plans to open 55 Wendy's…

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Judge dismisses false advertising suit against Wendy's, McDonald's

October 5, 2023

A judge in Brooklyn has dismissed a false advertising suit against McDonald's and Wendy's alleging the brands used under cooked beef for its advertisements to…

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