Kirk Tanner

Meritage Hospitality Group, a Wendy's franchisee, files for bankruptcy with 320 locations.

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.

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

The Wendy's Company appoints Steve Cirulis as its new chief financial officer and chief strategy officer.

Restaurant tech fads that failed to take off are examined

Wendy's appoints Robert D. Wright as its new president and CEO, effective May 21, with Wright also joining the board.

- Quick Service - Executives - News Bob Wright returns to Wendy’s as its CEO Wright, who spent years at the fast-food chain, had previously been the CEO of the sandwich chain Potbe

Industry veteran Bob Wright returns to the fast-food giant to focus on operational excellence and strengthening the financial model for the brand's franchisees.

Former Potbelly CEO Bob Wright takes the helm at Wendy’s as the burger chain navigates same-store sales challenges and an ongoing turnaround strategy.

In March of 2025, Wendy’s under then-CEO Kirk Tanner revealed a set of aggressive targets that it expected to reach by 2028.

Wendy’s undergoes a transition at its top leadership position, with president and CEO Kirk Tanner departing to become president and CEO of The Hershey Company, and Ken Cook being appointed as interim CEO.

Wendy's CEO Kirk Tanner steps down after a year in the position, and Ken Cook is appointed as acting CEO.

The Wendy's Company today announced that Kirk Tanner, President and Chief Executive Officer, is leaving to become the President and CEO at The Hershey Company and will depart The Wendy's…

DUBLIN, Ohio, Nov. 18, 2024 // PRNewswire // -- The Wendy's Company today announced the appointment of Ken Cook as Chief Financial Officer, effective December 2, 2024.

The Wendy's Company announced the appointment of John Min as the Company's Chief Legal Officer and Secretary and Mary Greenlee as Senior Vice President, U.S.

DUBLIN, Ohio, Sept. 6, 2024 // PRNewswire // -- The Wendy's Company today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Arthur B.

The Wendy's Company appoints new presidents for US and international operations

The Wendy's Company promotes Lindsay Radkoski to Senior Leadership Team as U.S. Chief Marketing Officer, reporting to President and CEO Kirk Tanner.

The Wendy's Company has appointed Matt Spessard as its new Chief Information Officer, succeeding Kevin Vasconi.