Why Fraud Could Be the Latest Issue for PPP Loans
The government starts to crack down on PPP fraud, which has been a problem for the franchising industry.
· 1851 Franchise· August 28, 2020
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Wendy's — page 28
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
Mission, Promise, Family, Fun
Tom Krouse joined Donatos in 2000 as a former Wendy's vice president of marketing.
· Franchising.com· August 25, 2020
Plant-Covered Walls and Cow Burps: How Some of the World’s Biggest QSR Franchisors are Tackling Climate Change
Major QSR franchisors are investing in green energy and eco-friendly initiatives to tackle climate change and gain a competitive edge.
· 1851 Franchise· August 21, 2020
Pizza Hut’s Largest Franchisee Will Close Up to 300 Units
NPC International, Pizza Hut's largest franchisee, will close up to 300 units and launch a sales process to offload the rest, citing dire financial straits and nearly $1 billion in debt.
· 1851 Franchise· August 17, 2020
Wendy's 4 For $4 Meal Deal Gets Hotter With The Introduction Of The New Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Wendy's is introducing a new Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich to its 4 for $4 Meal Deal, along with a promotion offering 44,444 free meal deals.
· Franchising.com· August 12, 2020
The Wendy's Company Reports Second Quarter 2020 Results
Wendy's was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio, and is known for its made-to-order square hamburgers and fresh, never frozen beef.
· Franchising.com· August 5, 2020
Potbelly Has a New CEO
Potbelly has a new CEO, Robert Wright, who will focus on accelerating the brand's turnaround efforts and improving the guest experience.
· 1851 Franchise· July 22, 2020
Wendy's 20-Unit Franchisee & Henry's Smokehouse Owner Sign Multi-Restaurant Deal with Eggs Up Grill
Wendy's and Henry's Smokehouse owners sign deal with Eggs Up Grill
· 1851 Franchise· July 14, 2020
The Wendy's Company to Report 2020 Second Quarter Results on August 5
Wendy's was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio.
· Franchising.com· July 9, 2020
Scooter’s Coffee is Continuing to Spread its Wings in Texas
Scooter's Coffee expands its presence in Texas, signing a multi-unit agreement for five locations in Lewisville and Flower Mound.
· Franchising.com· June 12, 2020
The Wendy's Company Provides Update On COVID-19
The Wendy's Company provides an update on COVID-19, with global same-restaurant sales improving each week in May.
· Franchising.com· June 9, 2020
The Wendy's Company Reports First Quarter 2020 Results
The Wendy's Company reports first quarter 2020 results, focusing on health, safety, and well-being of teams and customers during COVID-19 pandemic.
· Franchising.com· May 6, 2020
Wendy's Recognizes Individuals Across The Nation With A 'GroupNug'
Wendy's is offering a free 4-pc Chicken Nuggets to customers on Friday, April 24, at drive-thru locations nationwide to recognize individuals going above and beyond to help their communities.
· Franchising.com· April 21, 2020
Food and beverage: grab a slice of franchising’s most popular sector
Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans
· Global Franchise· April 15, 2020
NRN: McDonald’s to Halt New-Unit Growth and Reduce Remodels
McDonald's is taking drastic measures to save money, including pausing new-unit growth and reducing remodels, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the economy.
· 1851 Franchise· April 9, 2020
The Wendy's Company to Report 2020 First Quarter Results on May 6
Wendy's Company to report first quarter 2020 results on May 6
· Franchising.com· April 7, 2020
M&A Trends: 2020 will be a Busy Year for Deals!
Expect a busy year for M&A deals in 2020, with franchise transactions outside the food space accelerating.
· Franchising.com· March 31, 2020
2020 Multi-Brand 50
The 2020 Multi-Brand 50 ranking highlights the largest franchisees in the U.S.
· Franchising.com· March 31, 2020
Wendy’s provides an update on actions taken in light of COVID-19
Wendy’s, the international restaurant franchise known best for its iconic square hamburgers, provided an update on the actions it has taken in light of COVID-19 to ensure the safety of its customers and staff through unprecedented times.
· Global Franchise· March 26, 2020
The Wendy's Company Provides Update on COVID-19 and Actions Taken
The Wendy’s Company takes precautionary steps to advance public health goals, maintain essential access to high-quality food, and support its franchisees and team members during the COVID-19 pandemic.
· Franchising.com· March 26, 2020
2020 Mega 99 Rankings
Each year we work with FRANdata to compile a list of the country's largest multi-unit franchisee organizations.
· Franchising.com· March 20, 2020
M&A Trends (Pre-COVID-19) Point To 2020 as a Busy Year for Deals
M&A trends point to 2020 as a busy year for deals, with a continued focus on asset light refranchising initiatives and franchise resales and consolidation.
· Franchising.com· March 17, 2020
Wendy's Honors 11 Company Employees for Community Engagement Efforts
Wendy's honors 11 employees for their community engagement efforts and awards a $2,500 grant to each.
· Franchising.com· March 11, 2020
Workout Anytime Signs 6-Country Master Deal for Central America and the Dominican Republic
Workout Anytime signs a master deal to expand into 5 countries in Central America and the Dominican Republic, with Lady Lee Corp. as the master franchisee.
· Franchising.com· March 11, 2020