Wendy's is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 922 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * DoorDash's proposed $17 billion acquisition of Instacart may have implications for restaurants, including Wendy's, which is currently considering a $1.4 billion offer from Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management [[2026-10-30 How will the DoorDash-Instacart deal affect restaurants (1bb87d)]]. * Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management has made an official offer to buy Wendy's for $7.35 per share, a 20% premium from the company's closing price on Tuesday [[2026-10-29 Nelson Peltz tries buying low on Wendy’s]]. * Blackwells Capital, a shareholder of Wendy's, is urging the company to reject a $1.4 billion buyout offer from Trian Fund Management and Greg Flynn, arguing that the offer undervalues the brand [[2026-10-29 Shareholder urges Wendy’s to reject Peltz’s offer]]. * Trian Fund Management has offered to buy Wendy's restaurant chain for $1.4 billion, with the goal of taking the company private and investing in a turnaround [[2026-10-29 Trian Offers $1.4 Billion to Buy Wendy’s and Take It Private]]. * Wendy's has launched a $7.99 Dave's Single meal deal to boost traffic and restore its value proposition after six quarters of sliding sales [[2026-10-20 Wendy’s bets $7.99 meal deal will boost traffic]]. * Meritage Hospitality Group, one of Wendy's largest franchisees, declared bankruptcy in September, signaling rough times for restaurant operators [[2026-10-26 What this Wendy’s operator bankruptcy can teach franchisees]]. Filed under Restaurants / Burger.
Also known as Wendy's Canada
Wendy's has launched a new hot honey chicken sandwich and biscuit as part of its Made to Crave menu.
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Dave’s Hot Chicken signs a 15-unit agreement to expand into Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.
Roland Spongberg, a successful franchisee and entrepreneur, gives back to the community through his generosity and philanthropic efforts.
Taco John's International named Erik Hess and John Blankenship as the newest members of its Board of Directors, bringing experience in the quick-service segment to the company.
Wendy's opens its 1,000th international restaurant in Croydon, south of London, and plans further expansion.
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Wendy's opens its 400th restaurant in Canada, marking a milestone in the brand's international growth.
Wendy's has opened its 1,000th international restaurant in the UK, marking a milestone in its global development.
The Wendy's Company has joined the How2Recycle label program, providing educational information on proper packaging disposal and recycling for customers.
The Wendy's Company reported positive third-quarter 2021 results, with global same-restaurant sales growing in the high-single digits on a 2-year basis.
The Wendy's Company appoints Richard H. Gomez to its board of directors, bringing experience in marketing and food service to the company.
The Biden administration's vaccine mandate requires fast food franchises with 100+ employees to ensure workers are vaccinated or test weekly.
Wendy's offers free drinks and Frosty Key Tags for National Adoption Month.
We are thrilled to bring aboard new team members and promote from within to put their expertise and knowledge to use for the continued expansion of the Golden Chick brand.
David and Lorri Jones, franchise operators of Subways and Blazing Onion Handcrafted Burgers, sign a multi-unit deal with Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken.
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Big Chicken signs a multi-unit deal with a restaurant operator team in Seattle to expand the brand's presence in the city.
To help advance the goal of sustainably sourcing 100% of its customer-facing packaging by 2026, Wendy's is announcing a new collaboration with packaging and plastics industry leaders Berry Global and LyondellBasell.
Flynn Restaurant Group's RB American was recognized as the Arby's Franchisee of the Year for its leadership and dedication to the brand.
Wendy's launches its Hot & Crispy Fry Guarantee, promising customers hot and crispy fries with every order.
Wendy's partners with Google to improve customer experiences using data-driven insights and artificial intelligence.
RE/MAX rose to No. 12 in the Franchise Times Top 400 survey, recognized as the leading real estate franchise brand for the 13th year in a row.