Company Description
The Wendy's Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation, development, and franchising of a system of quick-service restaurants in the United States and internationally.
The company operates through the Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate & Development segments.
Its restaurants offer a menu that includes hamburger sandwiches and chicken sandwiches; chicken tenders and nuggets, chili, french fries, baked potatoes, salads, soft drinks, Frosty desserts, and kids’ meals; breakfast menu, including the Breakfast Baconator sandwich and seasoned products; and a variety of promotional products on a limited time basis.
The company also owns and leases real estate properties. As of December 28, 2025, there were 5,969 Wendy’s restaurants in operation in the United States and 1,428 Wendy’s restaurants in operation in 38 foreign countries and U.S. territories.
The company was formerly known as Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. and changed its name to The Wendy’s Company in July 2011.
The Wendy's Company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.
| Country | United States |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Industry | Restaurants |
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Employees | 14,900 |
| CEO | Kenneth Cook |
Contact Details
Address: One Dave Thomas Boulevard Dublin, Ohio 43017 United States | |
| Phone | 614 764 3100 |
| Website | wendys.com |
Stock Details
| Ticker Symbol | WEN |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Stock Type | Common Stock |
| Fiscal Year | January - December |
| Reporting Currency | USD |
| CIK Code | 0000030697 |
| CUSIP Number | 95058W100 |
| ISIN Number | US95058W1009 |
| Employer ID | 38-0471180 |
| SIC Code | 5810 |
Key Executives
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Kenneth Cook | Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Executive Officer |
| Eric J. Wunsch Esq. | President of International |
| Lindsay J. Radkoski | Chief Marketing Officer of US |
| Suzanne M. Thuerk | Chief Accounting Officer |
| Matthew P. Spessard | Chief Information Officer |
| Aaron Broholm | Head of Investor Relations |
| John K. Min | Chief Legal Officer and Secretary |
| Heidi S. Schauer | Vice President of Communications, Public Affairs and Customer Care |
| Matthew Coley O'Brien | Chief People Officer |
| Liliana M. Esposito | Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer |
Latest SEC Filings
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | 10-K | Annual Report |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Feb 18, 2026 | SCHEDULE 13D/A | Filing |
| Feb 13, 2026 | SCHEDULE 13G | Filing |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Jan 22, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Dec 19, 2025 | S-8 | Securities to be offered to employees in employee benefit plans |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Nov 20, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Nov 14, 2025 | SCHEDULE 13G/A | Filing |