
Shareholder urges Wendy’s to reject Peltz’s offer
Blackwells Capital is pushing Wendy’s to reject a $1.4 billion buyout proposal from Trian Fund Management and mega-franchisee Greg Flynn, arguing the offer undervalues the brand.
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Blackwells Capital is pushing Wendy’s to reject a $1.4 billion buyout proposal from Trian Fund Management and mega-franchisee Greg Flynn, arguing the offer undervalues the brand.

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.

Trian offers $1.4 billion to take Wendy's private at $7.35 per share

This is from the weekly restaurant finance newsletter The Bottom Line.

The past couple of years for Wendy’s could best be described as volatile.

Trian Fund Management is reportedly collaborating with mega-franchisee Flynn Group and BlueFive Capital on a potential bid for the iconic burger chain.

Many of the most successful franchisees started with one brand and didn’t deviate from that for a very long time.

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

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

As I look back on this year’s Multi-Unit Franchising Conference in Las Vegas, I’m reminded of just how powerful it is to bring together franchise leaders, brands, and partners from across our industry.

A recent essay in The Economist confirms what the International Franchising Association (IFA) has been saying for years: Franchising is the "purest distillation of the American dream." Headlined "Franchising has quietly

Greg Flynn skipped the dotcom rush to bet on franchising. He now runs more than 3,000 outlets across seven brands and three countries.
A recent expose in The Economist confirms what the International Franchising Association (IFA) has been saying for years: franchising is the “purest distillation of the American Dream.” The story traces…

Franchising has quietly become a stronger draw for Americans looking for stability and long-term wealth, especially as college debt rises and more traditional office careers face uncertainty tied to artificial intelligence.
7 Brew drive-thru chain sees long lines at new locations

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Technomic Top 500 reports 2.3% sales growth in full-service sector.

Flynn Group, widely recognized as the world’s largest operator of franchises, has tripled its Planet Fitness holdings by acquiring the 98-unit Grand Fitness Partners franchisee.

Flynn Group may know a lot about drive-thrus, but it isn’t skipping the gym.

Industry veteran Greg Flynn shares insights on building the third-largest restaurant operating group in the U.S. and why he shifted focus toward top-tier brands.

IFA convenes 500 brands and 300 partners in Las Vegas

The International Franchise Association (IFA) announced the 2025 recipients of theIFA Major Awards, the most prestigious awards in franchising.
The International Franchise Association today announced the 2025 recipients of the IFA Major Awards, the most prestigious awards in franchising.