Wendy’s rejects Trian takeover proposal, adopts 1-year shareholder plan
Wendy's rejected an unsolicited $7.35-per-share cash acquisition proposal from Trian Fund Management, citing undervaluation of the company.
· QSR Web· November 5, 2026
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Wendy’s Rejects $1.4 Billion Takeover Bid, Adopts Poison Pill
Wendy's rejects a $1.4 billion takeover bid from Trian, Flynn Group, BlueFive Capital, and Sixth Street Partners, adopting a poison pill instead.
· QSR Magazine· November 5, 2026
Trian Offers $1.4 Billion to Buy Wendy’s and Take It Private
Trian Fund Management offers $1.4 billion to buy Wendy's restaurant chain
· Franchise Wire· October 29, 2026
Nelson Peltz tries buying low on Wendy’s
After months of questions about whether Wendy’s former chairman would buy the company, Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management has made an official offer for the fast-food chain.
· Restaurant Business· October 29, 2026
Struggling Wendy’s receives unsolicited buyout offer
Wendy's receives an unsolicited buyout offer from an investor group led by Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management.
· Franchise Magazine USA· October 29, 2026
Wendy’s evaluating $1.4B offer from investor group
A committee of independent directors is evaluating the proposal, but the chain made no assurances over the unsolicited proposal or any other transaction.
· Restaurant Dive· October 29, 2026
The Wendy's Company Confirms Receipt of Unsolicited Proposal from Trian Partners
The Wendy's Company confirmed that it received an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from Trian Fund Management, L.P.
· Franchising.com· October 29, 2026
Nelson Peltz makes $1.4B bid for Wendy's
Billionaire investor Nelson Peltz's Trian Partners has offered to acquire the remaining shares of Wendy's for $7.35 per share in cash, in a deal valuing approximately $1.4 billion.
· QSR Web· October 28, 2026
Nelson Peltz’s Trian Offers $1.4 Billion to Take Wendy’s Private
Trian offers $1.4 billion to take Wendy's private at $7.35 per share
· QSR Magazine· October 28, 2026
Nelson Peltz and Greg Flynn make a $1.4B offer for Wendy’s
Nelson Peltz is partnering with the Flynn Group and other investment firms on a $7.35-per-share bid to take the struggling fast-food chain private.
· Nation's Restaurant News· October 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
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
Nelson Peltz Reportedly Preparing Bid to Buy Wendy’s
Trian Fund Management and Flynn Group, the world’s largest franchisee organization, are reportedly preparing a bid for the multi-unit burger chain.
· QSR Magazine· August 12, 2026
Nelson Peltz is reportedly planning an offer for Wendy’s
Trian Fund Management is reportedly collaborating with mega-franchisee Flynn Group and BlueFive Capital on a potential bid for the iconic burger chain.
· Nation's Restaurant News· August 12, 2026
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