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
WHAT : Wendy's® is making summer even more crave-worthy with the $1 Frosty® promotion – a reminder that value and iconic flavor don't have to be a compromise.
This four-part series explores the forces reshaping the next generation of quick-service restaurants, examining how shifting consumer behaviors, economic pressures, operator strategies and emerging technologies are redefining the path to growth.
Brian Niccol really, really likes the idea of being culturally relevant.
Tom Curtis was named chief operating officer at Burger King in 2021 and was quickly promoted to president.
The chicken tender brand’s New York City opening signals its ongoing national expansion, and comes as it emphasizes unit growth in new markets.
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DUBLIN, Ohio, July 9, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) will release its second quarter 2026 results before the market opens on Friday, August 7.
This move is part of a performance review of the parent company’s owned portfolio that identified 68 underperforming locations across multiple brands.
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Aaron Howard will play a critical role in Project Grand Slam, which aims to improve restaurant experiences, speed of service, traffic and execution.
Taco Bell is scaling its voice AI to nearly 900 locations as parent company Yum Brands continues its aggressive push into proprietary restaurant technology platforms.
New data from Placer.ai shows QSR foot traffic dropped 4.4% in May, while full-service restaurants saw a slight uptick in visits.
Jollibee is expanding its core menu with new chicken nuggets available in four different sizes, aiming to capture more snack and group dining occasions.
Ravi Thanawala helped with major turnaround efforts over the past three years and briefly led the company on an interim basis.
The Wendy's Company appoints Steve Cirulis as its new chief financial officer and chief strategy officer.
A retrospective on dynamic pricing, subscription models, and other failed restaurant tech bets explores why certain innovations struggled to gain traction with franchise systems.
Restaurant tech fads that failed to take off are examined
Wendy's shares surged more than 25% on Wednesday, according to Yahoo Finance, followed by another jump in pre-market trading Thursday, after the fast-food chain became the latest company to attract a wave of retail inves
The former Potbelly executive joins Wendy’s senior leadership team to lead financial and strategy functions following a successful brand turnaround.
Flynn Group founder Greg Flynn highlights brand selection and disciplined systems as the key drivers behind building the world’s largest multi-unit franchise portfolio.
The burger giant has appointed the former Potbelly executive to lead its financial and strategy functions following the termination of its previous CFO.
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The pizza franchise is partnering with Sony Pictures Animation to launch a specialized pepperoni web pizza design and themed packaging ahead of the new film release.