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 | Robert Wright |
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 |
|---|---|
| Robert D. Wright | President, Chief Executive Officer and Director |
| John K. Min | Chief Legal Officer and Secretary |
| Eric J. Wunsch Esq. | President of International |
| Kenneth Cook | Advisor |
| Pete Suerken | President of U.S. |
| Steven W. Cirulis | Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer |
| Aaron M. Kale | Chief Accounting Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Vice President of Tax |
| Matthew P. Spessard | Chief Information Officer |
| Aaron Broholm | Head of Investor Relations |
| Heidi S. Schauer | Vice President of Communications, Public Affairs and Customer Care |
Latest SEC Filings
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| May 22, 2026 | S-8 | Securities to be offered to employees in employee benefit plans |
| May 22, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| May 20, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| May 15, 2026 | SCHEDULE 13G/A | Filing |
| May 14, 2026 | SCHEDULE 13G/A | Filing |
| May 8, 2026 | 10-Q | Quarterly Report |
| May 8, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Apr 24, 2026 | SCHEDULE 13G/A | Filing |