The Wendy's Company
American quick-service restaurant company and franchisor of the Wendy's burger chain, founded by Dave Thomas in 1969 and headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.
Company Type
public
Founded
1969
Headquarters
Dublin, Ohio, USA
Stock
Nasdaq: WEN
Revenue
approximately $2.2 billion (FY2025)
Employees
approximately 15,000 (corporate and company-owned restaurant staff)
Primary Market
North America
About The Wendy's Company
American quick-service restaurant company and franchisor of the Wendy's burger chain, founded by Dave Thomas in 1969 and headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.
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The Wendy's Company
public · Founded 1969 · Dublin, Ohio, USA
1
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- [Wendy's Official Website](
- [The Wendy's Company Investor Relations](
- SEC EDGAR: The Wendy's Company filings
- Wendy's Company 10-K Annual Report (FY2025)
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