The Wendy's Company

The Wendy's Company is an American quick-service restaurant company that operates and franchises a global system of restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches. Headquartered at One Dave Thomas Boulevard in Dublin, Ohio, the company's mission is centered on exceeding guests' expectations in product, service, and overall dining experience.

Key offerings include its signature square-pattied hamburgers made with fresh, never-frozen beef, along with chicken sandwiches, salads, French fries, breakfast items, and the iconic Frosty dessert. The company's operations are segmented into Wendy's U.S., Wendy's International, and Global Real Estate & Development, serving a broad customer base through dine-in, drive-thru, and digital channels.

As of May 2026, The Wendy's Company is navigating a strategic turnaround plan that includes closing hundreds of underperforming U.S. locations, following a decrease in revenue and net income in 2025. Leadership saw a change in July 2025, with Kirk Tanner departing as CEO to join The Hershey Company, and Ken Cook, the CFO, stepping in as interim CEO. Despite these changes, Wendy's maintains its position as the third-largest hamburger fast-food chain globally, focusing on quality and innovation, including recent menu additions and international expansion efforts such as the opening of its 100th restaurant in the Philippines in April 2026.