The Wendy's Company

The Wendy's Company operates, develops, and franchises quick-service restaurants primarily in the United States and globally. Its menu features hamburger sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders and nuggets, chili, french fries, baked potatoes, salads, soft drinks, Frosty desserts, and kids' meals. The company also offers a breakfast menu, including the Breakfast Baconator sandwich and seasoned products, as well as a variety of limited-time promotional items. As of December 28, 2025, there were 5,969 Wendy's restaurants in the U.S. and 1,428 in 38 foreign countries and U.S. territories.

The Wendy's Company is listed on the NasdaqGS exchange under the ticker symbol WEN. Its shares are traded in U.S. dollars (USD), reflecting its primary operations in the United States. The company's financial reporting is also conducted in USD.

The Wendy's Company operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically within the Restaurants industry. This classification reflects its business of providing quick-service dining options that are sensitive to economic cycles, as consumer spending on dining out tends to fluctuate with economic conditions.

The Wendy's Company is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, United States. It serves the U.S. market extensively, with 5,969 restaurants as of December 28, 2025, and also operates internationally in 38 foreign countries and U.S. territories, totaling 1,428 international locations. The company's global presence spans multiple regions, though its primary market remains the United States.

Wendy's generates revenue through company-operated restaurant sales, franchise royalties, and rental income from properties it owns and leases. The company's operations are structured into three segments: Wendy's U.S., Wendy's International, and Global Real Estate & Development. The U.S. segment focuses on domestic company-operated and franchised restaurants, while the International segment oversees operations in foreign markets. The Global Real Estate & Development segment manages property ownership and leasing activities. Franchising is a significant part of its business model, with a large portion of its restaurants being franchised.