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The Wendy's Company operates, develops, and franchises Wendy's quick-service restaurants serving hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, nuggets, fries, Frosty desserts, beverages, breakfast items, and kids' meals. News for WEN commonly covers systemwide sales, company-operated restaurant sales, franchise royalties and fees, advertising fund activity, restaurant development, and performance across Wendy's U.S., Wendy's International, and Global Real Estate & Development.
Company updates also feature menu launches and limited-time items such as Frosty variations, Spicy Chicken Sandwich upgrades, seasonal beverages, and promotional partnerships tied to the Wendy's app and national brand campaigns. Corporate news includes earnings releases, outlook commentary, franchise agreements, operational initiatives, and governance or leadership updates.
Wendy's (Nasdaq: WEN) appointed Robert D. “Bob” Wright as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 21, 2026. He will also join the Board of Directors.
Wright previously held senior roles at Wendy's and led growth and digital expansion as CEO of Potbelly. CFO Ken Cook returns full-time to his role after serving as Interim CEO, and Project Fresh remains a strategic focus.
Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) is celebrating World Redhead Day on May 26, 2026, with a live Wendy look-alike contest at Seaport Square in New York City (19 Fulton St).
Adults 18+ are invited to dress as Wendy for a chance to win free Dave's Single hamburgers for a year. The event runs 3:30–5:30 PM ET with three contest rounds, live music, giveaways, photo ops and other surprises.
The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq:WEN) is celebrating World Redhead Day on May 26, 2026 with a live Wendy look-alike contest at Seaport Square in New York City.
Fans 18+ can compete for a grand prize of free Dave's Single hamburgers for a year, alongside music, giveaways, and photo ops.
Wendy's (Nasdaq: WEN) reported Q1 2026 results with global systemwide sales of $3.22B (down 5.5%) and international sales up 6.0%. Reported net income was $22.7M, adjusted EBITDA was $111.3M, and diluted EPS was $0.12. The company announced a franchise agreement to build up to 1,000 restaurants in China, declared a quarterly dividend of $0.14 payable June 15, and reaffirmed its 2026 outlook with adjusted EBITDA $460–$480M and adjusted EPS $0.56–$0.60.
Wendy's (NYSE: WEN) invites guests to "Round Up for Adoption" during National Foster Care Month, May 2026. Participating U.S. restaurants let customers round purchases to the nearest dollar at checkout; 93% of each round-up donation goes to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, which has helped place over 16,000 children.
Donations are accepted at registers in participating stores; guests can check local availability via the Wendy's store locator.
Wendy's (NYSE:WEN) launches seven new spring menu items, including a permanent Cookie Dough Frosty Fusion and limited-time watermelon beverages and jalapeño-spiced items. Loyalty members get early access to the Frosty via the Wendy's app on April 23, with nationwide restaurant availability beginning April 27.
Wendy's (NYSE:WEN) marked the opening of its 100th restaurant in the Philippines on April 21, 2026, in Angeles City, Pampanga, operated by Wenphil Corp.
The company noted the Philippines QSR market grew nearly 19% annually over the past five years and that >70% of consumers visit QSRs weekly; Wenphil has an agreement to operate 200 restaurants by 2030.
The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) will release first quarter 2026 results before the market opens on Friday, May 8, 2026. A conference call and simultaneous webcast will be held at 8:30 a.m. ET, with presentation materials and a replay available on the company's Investor Relations website.
Domestic callers can dial (844) 200-6205, international callers (929) 526-1599, using event ID 280384.
Wendy's (Nasdaq: WEN) is offering a one-day nationwide promotion: a free Small Hot & Crispy Fry paired with a Small Chocolate or Vanilla Frosty Classic on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at participating U.S. restaurants. No purchase necessary; limit one per person while supplies last.
The promotion celebrates Wendy's role as the Official Dunks partner of NCAA March Madness and ties to the Wendy's Dunks Menu and Dunkstakes sweepstakes.
The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) is offering a one-day nationwide promotion: a free Small Hot & Crispy Fry paired with a Small Chocolate or Vanilla Frosty Classic on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at participating U.S. Wendy's restaurants. Offer is in-restaurant and drive-thru only; one per person; no purchase necessary.
The promotion ties to Wendy's role as Official Dunks partner of NCAA March Madness and its Wendy's Dunks Menu and Dunkstakes sweepstakes.