
2022 MVPs on How They Hire, Fire, Train, and Retain Employees, Part 2
2022 MVP Award winners share their hiring, firing, training, and retention strategies for employees, highlighting their experiences with Wendy's U.S. system.
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

2022 MVP Award winners share their hiring, firing, training, and retention strategies for employees, highlighting their experiences with Wendy's U.S. system.

QSR Magazine released its list of the Best Brands to Work For in 2022, polling brands and outside industry experts.

Restaurant opening hours have declined 7.5% over the past three years.
Wendy's launches a $3 breakfast deal, offering a Bacon or Sausage Egg & Swiss Croissant with Seasoned Potatoes.
Capital Tacos appointed Joel Bulger as its first Chief Marketing Officer, bringing 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry to the role.

Tom Krouse, Donatos CEO, was selected to the International Franchise Association (IFA) Board of Directors, bringing expertise to the board.
Tiger Pistol has been shortlisted for the Digiday Technology Awards' "Best Social Marketing Platform" for its work with Wendy's and Great Clips.

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Wendy's Canada introduces the Blazin' Baconator, a spicy twist on its classic Baconator sandwich.

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JEB Food Group signs a new area development agreement to open four more Twin Peaks locations in the Louisville area.

Donatos has hired Jodie Conrad as its new Chief Marketing Officer, returning her to the family-owned brand where she previously worked.
Wendy's is offering a special promotion for Halloween, with proceeds from Boo! Books supporting the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.
Wendy's partners with Rick and Morty to bring back Portal Time Lemon Lime and introduces a new flavor, Froopyland Froopunch, exclusively on Uber Eats.
Wendy's Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger returned to menus nationwide, offering customers a classic favorite.
Twin Peaks has signed a multi-unit deal with JEB Food Group to open four more locations in the Louisville area.

Jhonny Mercado, CEO of Wen JAI Restaurant Group, is recognized as the 2022 Noble Cause MVP for his charitable work and commitment to supporting the less fortunate.
Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken signs a lease in Renton, WA, marking the brand's first location in the Seattle metropolitan area.

Wendy's unveiled its new global restaurant design standard, Global Next Gen, featuring a sleek, modern design and next-generation technology to enhance customer, crew, and digital experiences.
Wendy's has announced a new global restaurant design standard, Global Next Gen, featuring a sleek and modern design with next-generation technology.
Wendy's introduces new Homestyle French Toast Sticks, a sweet addition to their breakfast menu, available nationwide starting August 15.
DUBLIN, Ohio, July 18, 2022 // PRNewswire // - The July fry-cast is in, and it's a HOT one.

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