Wendy's News & Media

Wendy's names Robert D. 'Bob' Wright president, CEO

May 20, 2026

The Wendy's Company has appointed Robert D. "Bob" Wright as president and CEO, effective May 21. Wright will also join the company's board of directors…

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Wendy's Canada launches seasonal menu with salad, beverages

May 19, 2026

Wendy's Canada has launched a menu of seasonal menu items, including a Strawberry Salad and a variety of flavored beverages, available at participating…

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Wendy’s Q1 sales decline 7.8% as Project Fresh turnaround gains momentum

by Amy Sorter — Writer and Editor, Connect Media

Wendy's reported its Q1 2026 results on May 8, focusing on its Project Fresh initiatives.

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Wendy’s reaches 100-restaurant milestone in the Philippines

April 24, 2026

Wendy's has opened its 100th restaurant in the Philippines, located on Friendship Highway in Angeles City, Pampanga, according to a press release.

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Wendy's updates spicy chicken sandwich with new recipe, panko breading

March 30, 2026

Wendy's has launched a redesigned Spicy Chicken Sandwich, featuring changes to the item's breading, marinade and bun, according to a press release.

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Wendy’s named official dunks of NCAA March Madness: Launches national promotion

March 26, 2026

Wendy's has been named the "Official Dunks of the NCAA March Madness," launching a new menu and sweepstakes centered on its "most iconic dunk of all time …

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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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