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QSR Magazine's 2026 QSR 50 report highlights the industry's resilience and growth, with brands focusing on sustainable unit economics and AI deployment.
· 1851 Franchise· June 1, 2016
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Wendy's — page 38
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
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QSR 50 report highlights industry resilience, AI adoption, loyalty programs, and beverage growth, with McDonald's maintaining its No. 1 position.
· 1851 Franchise· May 24, 2016
Veterans Are A Growing Force In Franchising
Veterans are increasingly transitioning to successful business ownership in franchising, with many emerging growth stories highlighting their contributions.
· 1851 Franchise· May 23, 2016
Safe Swiping: Why Encryption Is Key In The Restaurant Industry
Data breaches have become common in the restaurant industry, highlighting the importance of encryption to keep credit card data safe.
· 1851 Franchise· May 23, 2016
Why McDonald’s Is The Most-Visited Restaurant Chain In The U.S.
McDonald's is the most-visited restaurant chain in the U.S., with 49.8% of Americans visiting a location in April.
· 1851 Franchise· May 17, 2016
Nation's Restaurant News: Checkers & Rally's Gains Added Edge with Popular Combo Meals
Checkers & Rally's Restaurants, Inc. offers value combo deals to compete with other QSR brands in the industry.
· 1851 Franchise· May 9, 2016
Women Leaders in Franchising: Terri Snyder of Checkers & Rally's
Busy Bee Jumpers CEO shares positive experience with Mainland, a franchise assessment company, in ramping up franchise development.
· 1851 Franchise· May 4, 2016
Construction Spending on the Rise and How Brands Can Mitigate Risk
QSR Magazine's 2026 QSR 50 report highlighted trends in the quick-service industry.
· 1851 Franchise· April 25, 2016
Foodida Crowdsources Fast Food Orders
QSR Magazine's 2026 QSR 50 report highlights industry trends, including the impact of AI and loyalty programs on fast food chains.
· 1851 Franchise· April 12, 2016
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QSR Magazine's 2026 QSR 50 report highlights industry trends, including the growth of AI and loyalty programs.
· 1851 Franchise· April 7, 2016
Franchises are Heating Up Their Flavor Profiles
Restaurants are incorporating spicy menu items to appeal to customers who prefer fiery foods and sauces.
· 1851 Franchise· March 30, 2016
OrderSnapp to Make Ordering Easier for Businesses
The article discusses the QSR industry's 2026 QSR 50 report, highlighting trends and strategies, but does not focus on a specific franchise or multi-unit brand.
· 1851 Franchise· March 10, 2016
Sysco and US Foods Still Reeling From Merger Collapse
The QSR industry remains resilient despite cautious consumer spending and intense competition, with AI and sustainable unit economics playing key roles.
· 1851 Franchise· March 7, 2016
New York Restaurants to Have Salt Warning Label Next to Menu Items
QSR Magazine's 2026 QSR 50 report highlights the industry's resilience, with brands focusing on sustainable unit economics and AI deployment.
· 1851 Franchise· March 3, 2016
Restaurant Industry Expanded in January
QSR Magazine's 2026 QSR 50 report shows the restaurant industry's resilience and growing focus on sustainability.
· 1851 Franchise· March 2, 2016
Beef Prices Expected to Drop
Beef prices could drop between 10 percent and 23 percent over the next year due to increased national beef production and lower corn prices.
· 1851 Franchise· March 1, 2016
Franchise Gator Reveals Fastest Growing Franchises
QSR Magazine's 2026 QSR 50 report highlights the fastest-growing franchises in the quick-service industry, including McDonald's and Chick-fil-A.
· 1851 Franchise· February 15, 2016
1851 Franchise Weekly Rewind
QSR Magazine's 2026 QSR 50 report highlights the industry's resilience and trends, with McDonald's and Chick-fil-A leading the rankings.
· 1851 Franchise· January 15, 2016
Using The Force: The Power of Creating a Marketing Universe
A journalist-turned-PR-professional shares his experience working in the public relations field.
· 1851 Franchise· January 8, 2016
Nation's Restaurant News: Smoothie King Offering Holiday-Inspired Flavors
Smoothie King introduces holiday-inspired flavors, including dark chocolate mint and strawberry, as part of its seasonal offerings.
· 1851 Franchise· November 30, 2015
Franchisee Profile: Jarrod Johnson
When it comes to life, Jarrod Johnson has one motto: “Sometimes you just do crazy things.”
· 1851 Franchise· October 28, 2015
Right at Home Targets Hampton Roads for Brand Expansion
Across the rankings, AI has evolved from experimentation into real operational deployment, loyalty programs have become increasingly sophisticated, beverages have emerged as one of the industry's fastest-growing profit c
· 1851 Franchise· September 17, 2015
With New Systems in Place, Lenny's Subs is Growing Again
Lenny's Subs implements new systems, reversing decline and restarting growth, with a focus on existing franchisee success.
· 1851 Franchise· September 10, 2015
Memphis Business Journal: Lenny's Subs looks toward the future with new design
Lenny's Subs, a Memphis-based franchise, is undergoing a brand revamp led by new President and COO Jason Vaughn.
· 1851 Franchise· July 9, 2015