Wendy's News & Media

Wendy's Canada intros Crispy Chicken Sandwich for under $4

March 4, 2026

Wendy's Canada has launched the Crispy Chicken Sandwich made with 100% Canadian chicken. The offering build's on Wendy's commitment to offering craveable food…

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Wendy's offers free small chili with $5 purchase

February 20, 2026

Wendy's is offering guests a free small Chili with any $5 purchase for National Chili Day on Feb. 26. Chili has been a staple for the brand since 1969…

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Wendy's brings back Thin Mint Frosty with two cool ways to enjoy it

February 16, 2026

Wendy's will bring back its Thin Mints Frosty beginning today, Feb. 16, with two ways to enjoy it. As a licensed partner of Girl Scouts of the USA, Wendy's is…

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Sales continue to fall as Wendy's struggles in 4th quarter

February 13, 2026

Wendy's continues to struggle in its fourth quarter as same-store sales fell 10.1% compared with the 8.5% decline expected by analysts. The decline hailed from…

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Meritage Hospitality Group expands Upside partnership to 367 Wendy’s locations

February 4, 2026

Meritage Hospitality Group is expanding its partnership with the digital marketplace Upside to include 367 Wendy's locations across the United States. The…

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Wendy's declares Frosty Day on Nov. 15

November 12, 2025

Wendy's has declared Nov. 15 at the first-ever worldwide Frosty Day. Frosty Day falls on the anniversary of the first Wendy's opening in 1969, according to a…

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Wendy's sales fall but beat expectations in Q3

November 7, 2025

Wendy's reported a global systemwide sales decrease in Q3 due to lower sale-restaurant sales in the U.S., partially offset by contributions from net new…

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Wendy's opens 118 restaurants in first half of 2025

September 3, 2025

Wendy's opened 118 restaurants in the first half of 2025, according to a company statement.

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Wendy's sales down in U.S. in Q2; adds 44 restaurants

August 8, 2025

Wendy's reported earnings today of $3.7 billion, a decrease of 1.8%, for the second quarter ended June 29, 2025, according to a press release.

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Wendy's to bring 20 restaurants to Armenia

July 28, 2025

Wendy's has partnered with Wen Restaurant LLC to bring 20 units to Armenia through 2030, according to a press release.

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Wendy's to expand across Italy, Armenia

July 25, 2025

The Wendy's Company has inked two franchise agreements that will add up to 190 restaurants across Italy and Armenia.

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Wendy's partners with Wednesday Addams to create Meal of Misfortune

July 23, 2025

Wendy's has teamed up with Addams Family outcast Wednesday Addams to create a signature meal.

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Wendy's CEO leaving for The Hershey Company

July 8, 2025

Wendy's President and CEO Kirk Tanner is leaving the company to take over the reins as president and CEO of The Hershey Company effective July 18, 2025. He has…

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Harri report finds major cost disparities for restaurant operators in key US markets

March 26, 2025

Harri, a front employee experience technology for restaurants, released its first ever 2025 Wage & Labor Cost Index. The report looked at the growing…

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Wendy's offering Girl Scouts cookie Thin Mints Frosty

February 21, 2025

Wendy's has released a Thin Mints Frosty in conjunction with the Girl Scouts of the USA, according to a press release.

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McDonald's, Wendy's franchisee partners with Perch Energy

January 24, 2025

All Star Management, which is owned by Mike Allegro, has partnered with Perch Energy in 31 Wendy's and McDonald's locations across northern Illinois. The move…

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Wendy's celebrates 25 years of Spongebob Squarepants with 'Krabby Patty Kollab'

October 2, 2024

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of "Spongebob Squarepants," Wendy's and Paramount are partnering to launch Wendy's Krabby Patty Kollab, which features a…

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Wendy's brings on 2 to executive leadership team

September 16, 2024

Wendy's has appointed John Min as chief legal officer and secretary and Mary Greenlee as senior vice president, U.S. operations, effectively immediately…

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Wendy's Board brings on Arthur B. Winkleback as Chairman

September 9, 2024

The Wendy's Company's Board of Directors have appointed Arthur B. Winkleback as non-executive Chairman of the Board. He succeeds Nelson Peltz, who has been…

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Wendy's launches Saucy Nuggs Party Pack of up to 50 chicken nuggets

August 28, 2024

Wendy's is offering its new Saucy Nuggs Party Pack available now at participating restaurants. The pack features 45 to 50 all-white meat chicken nuggets tossed…

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