Wendy’s is Going Back to Basics to Save its Business
Wendy’s is giving its U.S. franchisees permission to start the day later.
· QSR Magazine· November 5, 2026
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Tariq Hassan
Tariq Hassan is a person in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2026. 8 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher.
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
Will Wendy’s shakeup right the ship? Is Pizza Hut’s split from Yum a blessing in disguise?
Industry experts discuss the impact of Wendy’s recent executive marketing shakeup and the strategic implications of Yum Brands selling its Pizza Hut division to LongRange Capital.
· Nation's Restaurant News· September 3, 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 names new chief marketing & customer growth officer
Tariq Hassan has been appointed Chief Marketing and Customer Growth Officer at Wendy’s.
· Franchise Magazine USA· August 25, 2026
The Wendy’s Company Names Tariq Hassan Chief Marketing and Customer Growth Officer
DUBLIN, Ohio, Aug. 24, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- The Wendy's Company announced the appointment of Tariq Hassan to the newly created role of Chief Marketing and Customer Growth Officer, effective immediately.
· Franchising.com· August 24, 2026
Ex-Hopdoddy CEO Jeff Chandler joins True Food Kitchen
- Casual Dining - Executives - Fast Casual - News Ex-Hopdoddy CEO Jeff Chandler joins True Food Kitchen Chandler will become CEO of the health-minded casual-dining chain after a de
· Nation's Restaurant News· July 21, 2026