Wendy's reaffirms 2022 outlook amidst sale rumors

May 27, 2022

Amidst rumors that Wendy's might be sold or acquired, the company reaffirmed its 2022 outlook, according to a press release.

Report: Is Wendy's up for sale?

May 25, 2022

Wendy's management fund wants to explore a sale or merger, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

McDonald’s, Wendy’s mislead consumers on burger sizes, claims lawsuit

May 18, 2022

Fast food chains McDonald's and Wendy's are not being truthful when advertising the size of cheeseburgers, making them appear bigger than burgers customers…

Wendy's Q1 reveals robust AUV, sales, growth

May 13, 2022

The Wendy's Co. had one of its best quarters in history in Q1 2022 with global same-restaurant sales up double digits and increased its global digital sales…

Wendy's revenue at $1.9B in 2021

March 1, 2022

Wendy's has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2021, according to a press release.

What wowed QSRweb readers in 2021

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

From legal issues at some of the industry’s biggest names to freebies and viral videos, here’s what was most read on QSRweb this year.

Wendy's offer free chicken nuggets

December 28, 2021

Wendy's is giving away free chicken nuggets through Jan. 2, 2022 with a purchase from the app, according to a Thrillist report.

Starbucks tops social media paid advertising

November 19, 2021

Starbucks' paid ad campaigns are the top paid share-of-voice, defined by the percentage of sponsored impressions on social media, according to a study by…

QSR brand ad spend jumps in 2021

October 27, 2021

QSR brands are spending an estimated $1.8 billion on national television advertisements, an 18% increase over 2020, according to a iSpot.tv report.

Wendy's to use recycled plastic cups in 2022

October 20, 2021

To help advance the goal of sustainably sourcing 100% of its customer-facing packaging by 2026, Wendy's is collaborating with packaging and plastics industry…

Wendy's offers guarantee on latest fries

October 13, 2021

Wendy's is so sure customers will love their newest fries that it's offering a guarantee on thee Hot & Crispy Fries, according a company press release.

Wendy's partners with Google Cloud

October 12, 2021

Wendy's and Google Cloud are partnering to enhance Wendy's restaurant experience and unlock new customer, restaurant, and employee experiences through…

Wendy's, Popeyes execs to discuss menu updates at 1-day virtual seminar

Amy Alarcon, vice president of culinary innovation at Popeyes Louisiana Chicken, and John Li, vice president of culinary innovation of Wendy’s, will discuss…

Wendy's kicks off football season with breakfast sandwich promo

September 9, 2021

Wendy's is offering breakfast sandwiches for $1.99 to kick off the football season.

Wendy’s children’s books return for annual fundraiser

September 8, 2021

Wendy's is celebrating the return of its Boo! Books to benefit children in foster care. The books are $1 and include five coupons for free Jr. Frosty treats…

Wendy's introduces Big Bacon Cheddar Burger

August 31, 2021

Wendy's has launched a Big Bacon Cheddar Burger, the third addition to its "Made to Crave" line-up this year.

Wendy's rolling out a crispier fry

August 30, 2021

In the post COVID-era, when food is traveling farther than ever, Wendy's is revamping its french fries to feature a crispier finish, according to a CNN…

Wendy's pledges more than $275K to worldwide organizations

August 27, 2021

The Wendy's Company is pledging nearly $280,000 in charitable donations to a variety of organizations worldwide that align with Wendy's core categories of…

QSR market to hit $577B by 2028

August 20, 2021

The quick service market is estimated to reach $577.71 billion by 2028, according to a Market Research Future research report.

Taco John’s expanding with largest Wendy’s franchisee group

August 19, 2021

Taco John's has inked its biggest area development to date in a deal with the Meritage Hospitality Group, the largest Wendy's franchisee.