The franchise comeback playbook is there. Will companies follow it?
One of the best stories in the restaurant industry this year has been the improvement of Burger King.
· Restaurant Business· September 9, 2026
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Wendy's — page 4
Wendy's is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 921 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
Proposed bill would end restaurant purchases with food stamps
While the current federal SNAP program is mostly confined to grocery store purchases, there is a voluntary provision that affects restaurants: the Restaurant Meals program.
· Restaurant Business· September 8, 2026
QSR Ad of the Month: Wendy’s Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger Makes the Perfect Reintroduction
A new 15-second commercial for the Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger highlights the chain's ability to drive brand emotion through short-form video advertising.
· QSR Magazine· September 8, 2026
Looking to boost sales, fast-food chains turn to quality improvements
Wendy's new CEO focuses on quality improvements to boost sales
· Restaurant Business· September 4, 2026
Will Wendy’s shakeup right the ship? Is Pizza Hut’s split from Yum a blessing in disguise?
Industry experts discuss the impact of Wendy’s recent executive marketing shakeup and the strategic implications of Yum Brands selling its Pizza Hut division to LongRange Capital.
· Nation's Restaurant News· September 3, 2026
Expanded hours sound like a great idea, until they aren’t
Wendy's and Taco Bell pulled back on breakfast expansions due to profitability concerns
· Restaurant Business· September 3, 2026
Restaurant chains lean into Labor Day deals with Grubhub giveaways
National brands including Noodles & Company are partnering with delivery platforms to drive holiday traffic through exclusive rewards and free menu items.
· QSR Web· September 3, 2026
Sbarro CEO: Convenience stores, international markets key to pizza chain’s resurgence
CEO David Karam discusses the pizza brand's recovery and its current growth strategy focused on international expansion and nontraditional convenience store locations.
· Nation's Restaurant News· September 3, 2026
Wendy's is Serving Up a Frightfully Fun Halloween with Boo! Books and Frosty Frights
Back for another year, Boo! Books fundraiser provides value in support of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.
· Franchising.com· September 3, 2026
Can extended hours really improve store profits?
This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Mark Wasilefsky, the head of restaurant and franchise finance with TD Bank.
· Restaurant Business· September 2, 2026
Why fast food's promotional blitz couldn't sustain value perceptions
Fast food regained value reputation in 2025 with deals, but perceptions were short lived.
· Restaurant Business· September 2, 2026
What will be the next restaurant tech company to go public?
Grubhub may go public again as part of Wonder, a $9 billion company.
· Restaurant Business· August 31, 2026
Another restaurant chain doesn’t get sold
This is from the weekly restaurant finance newsletter The Bottom Line.
· Restaurant Business· August 31, 2026
Burger King Holds Menu Prices Steady as Beef Costs Rise
Burger King is asking franchisees to hold menu prices steady as beef costs rise, rather than passing the costs on to customers.
· 1851 Franchise· August 28, 2026
Nelson Peltz Backs Away from Wendy’s Takeover as Turnaround Takes Center Stage
Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management backs away from Wendy's takeover
· QSR Magazine· August 27, 2026
Trian Pauses Potential Wendy’s Takeover Bid
Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management has reportedly backed away from a potential bid to take the fast-food giant private amid the chain's new turnaround strategy.
· Franchise Wire· August 27, 2026
So much, again, for Nelson Peltz taking Wendy’s private
The on-again, off-again sale of Wendy’s is off again, at least according to Reuters, which said in a report on Wednesday that Nelson Peltz, the company’s largest shareholder, has shelved plans to buy the chain.
· Restaurant Business· August 27, 2026
Dave's Hot Chicken CMO reveals when and when NOT to use AI
Dave's Hot Chicken CMO Brandon Rhoten details how the chain utilizes AI for data analysis while keeping creative processes human-led to maintain brand authenticity.
· FastCasual· August 27, 2026
Wendy's names new chief marketing & customer growth officer
Tariq Hassan has been appointed Chief Marketing and Customer Growth Officer at Wendy’s.
· Franchise Magazine USA· August 25, 2026
Wendy’s Stock Price Rises as Takeover Rumors Surface
Share prices for Wendy’s jumped after reports that Nelson Peltz, a major Wendy’s franchisee, may be poised to buy the fast-food chain.
· Franchise Wire· August 24, 2026
One fast-food president is out, another is in
Wendy's US president Pete Suerken steps down, replaced by COO
· Restaurant Business· August 24, 2026
Nugget Lovers, Rejoice: Get 10-Piece Wendy's Nuggets for Just $1.99 with In-App Offer
WHAT : Wendy's® is offering a digital promotion for 10-piece Classic or Spicy Nuggets for $1.99 with purchase, available through the Wendy's app from August 24 to September 27.
· Franchising.com· August 24, 2026
The Wendy’s Company Names Tariq Hassan Chief Marketing and Customer Growth Officer
DUBLIN, Ohio, Aug. 24, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- The Wendy's Company announced the appointment of Tariq Hassan to the newly created role of Chief Marketing and Customer Growth Officer, effective immediately.
· Franchising.com· August 24, 2026
The Franchise Being Built by Sean Thomas (Grandson of Wendy’s Founder, Dave Thomas)
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· Empires Weekly· August 21, 2026