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The Wendy’s Company has named former Potbelly executive Steve Cirulis as its new CFO and CSO, effective June 2026, succeeding Ken Cook.

Karen E. Abrams has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to franchisees navigating risk, growth and long-term planning.

DUBLIN, Ohio, June 23, 2026 // PRNewswire // --The Wendy's Company today announced the appointment of Steve Cirulis as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer, effective June 23, 2026.

In Handyman Connection offices across North America, a poster hanging on the wall outlines the brand’s purpose, vision, strategy, and core values.

Restaurant chains like Portillo's and Wendy's promote bundled meals to attract price-fatigued consumers.

The world’s largest franchisee, Greg Flynn, sat down with IFA President and CEO Matt Haller for a “fireside chat” at the recent MUFC.

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Valerie Kubizniak has worked at KFC’s parent company, Yum! Brands, since 2007, starting in Australia.

A recent Moneywise article by Becky Robertson highlighted an often-overlooked path to wealth creation: franchising.

- Fast Casual - Food Trends - Quick Service - News Plant-based burgers are becoming more vegetable-focused at QSRs There’s a movement away from meat analogs to real veggies on burg

BURLINGTON, Ontario, June 10, 2026 // GLOBE NEWSWIRE // -- Wendy's Canada is announcing the launch of a new menu lineup featuring the Dill Pickle Chicken Sandwich, new Dill Pickle…

Restaurant chains launch movie-themed promotions, like Burger King's SpongeBob Menu.

White Castle is the latest fast-food chain to offer a plant-based burger made of vegetables with the debut of its veggie slider last week.

Wendy’s has appointed its first Chief Tasting Officer to provide fan-based feedback on menu innovation and create brand content for a $100,000 salary.

The fast-food giant is launching a Minions & Monsters collaboration featuring themed Kids' Meals and a new Banana Frosty Swirl to drive traffic.

Wendy’s is launching a limited-time Minions & Monsters-themed meal and a new Banana Frosty Swirl to drive traffic through a collaboration with the animated film franchise.

DUBLIN, Ohio, June 8, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- This summer, Wendy's is offering Minions & Monsters-inspired items, inspired by Illumination's Minions & Monsters.

Pillar To Post Home Inspectors franchise has appointed D’Wayne Tanner as vice president of franchise development. Tanner’s franchising career spans over 30 years and includes lead

Addressing high turnover in the QSR sector requires a strategic shift toward brand-focused onboarding that emphasizes early employee engagement and culture.

The juice brand, which has expanded its products into 10,000 retailers, will add this channel to expand into high-density areas.

White Castle adds veggie slider to core menu June 15.

Chili's leads restaurant brands on social media with 23,000 engagements per post.

TORONTO, May 28, 2026 // GLOBE NEWSWIRE // -- On National Hamburger Day, Wendy's Canada announced a partnership with the Toronto Blue Jays for the 2026 season.

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