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Wendy's

Leadership

Sam Hamra, founder of Wendy's franchisee Hamra Enterprises, dies at age 92

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 05, 2024

He leaves behind a company that now operates more than 200 restaurants across four brands in 11 states.

Financing

Breakfast continues to drive Wendy's sales

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 01, 2024

But the fast-food chain expects to push more value this year as it loses customers amid concern about high prices.

Food

Wendy's Saucy Nuggs join the menu in 7 flavor combinations

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 03, 2024

The new saucier chicken nuggets roll out nationwide June 10, but digital customers can order them up now.

Leadership

Wendy's names Abigail Pringle U.S. president

By Jonathan Maze on May 23, 2024

The fast-food burger chain reconfigured its leadership team again, bringing back the U.S. president position 17 months after it was eliminated. E.J. Wunsch was named president of international.

Operations

Flynn Group makes another international acquisition

By Lisa Jennings on May 20, 2024

Flynn Group LP has acquired Wendy's restaurants in New Zealand. The largest franchise operator in the world, Flynn already owns rights to develop the burger brand in Australia.

Financing

Wendy's hopes better store profitability will yield new unit growth

By Jonathan Maze on May 02, 2024

The fast-food burger chain wants to build more restaurants. To speed growth and fulfill the chain's potential, it needs to generate more sales and restaurant profits.

Financing

Delight Restaurant Group buys 65 Wendy's restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 02, 2024

The Virginia-based operator acquired the restaurants in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia, making it one of Wendy’s largest franchisees.

Marketing

Wendy’s and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad public-relations week

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 28, 2024

Marketing Bites: After its now-walked back comments about dynamic pricing, the burger chain is catching the flame-grilled indignation of some restaurant competitors.

Financing

Wendy's now says it will not raise prices during busier periods

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 28, 2024

The fast-food burger chain walked back statements that it would test “dynamic pricing,” saying that digital menu boards would enable discounts during low-traffic parts of the day.

Financing

Reaction to Wendy's dynamic pricing test reveals its risks

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 27, 2024

The Bottom Line: The burger chain mentioned last week that it would test the pricing strategy sometime next year. Consumers frustrated with prices reacted swiftly.

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