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The Wendy's Company operates, develops, and franchises Wendy's quick-service restaurants serving hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, nuggets, fries, Frosty desserts, beverages, breakfast items, and kids' meals. News for WEN commonly covers systemwide sales, company-operated restaurant sales, franchise royalties and fees, advertising fund activity, restaurant development, and performance across Wendy's U.S., Wendy's International, and Global Real Estate & Development.
Company updates also feature menu launches and limited-time items such as Frosty variations, Spicy Chicken Sandwich upgrades, seasonal beverages, and promotional partnerships tied to the Wendy's app and national brand campaigns. Corporate news includes earnings releases, outlook commentary, franchise agreements, operational initiatives, and governance or leadership updates.
Wendy's (WEN) launched the limited-time Lisa Barlow "Baby Gorgeous Meal" on September 16, 2026, as a digital-exclusive offer and sweepstakes promotion. The meal, based on the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City personality's usual order, includes a 10-piece Chicken Nuggets, medium Hot & Crispy Fries, a medium Diet Coke or other beverage, and a dipping sauce. It is available only through the Wendy's App and DoorDash from September 16 to November 16. Wendy's Rewards members who buy the meal in the app between September 16 and 30 are automatically entered into the Baby Gorgeous Sweepstakes, which offers prizes up to a $10,000 cash grand prize.
Wendy's (WEN) is launching its Halloween-themed Boo! Books fundraiser and Frosty Frights kids' meal toys for the 2026 season.
Each Boo! Books coupon book costs $1 in the U.S. and includes five free Jr. Frosty coupons plus one $1.99 Kids' Meal with purchase coupon. In the U.S., $0.90 from every book supports the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption in its work to find permanent homes for children in foster care. In Canada, Boo! Books are priced at $3, with all proceeds benefiting the Foundation’s Canadian affiliate.
Frosty Frights collectible toys return to Kids' Meals in the U.S. on September 14, with 12 new characters and an additional 13th toy available through a Wendy's Rewards Drop in the app. In Canada, six Frosty Frights collectibles and Boo! Books will be available starting September 28 at participating locations. Both offers are available for a limited time while supplies last, with coupons valid through December 31, 2026.
The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) appointed Tariq Hassan as its first Chief Marketing and Customer Growth Officer, effective immediately, reporting to President and CEO Bob Wright and joining the Senior Leadership Team. The role is part of Wendy's turnaround plan as it focuses on profitable growth.
Lindsay Radkoski, U.S. Chief Marketing Officer since 2024, will leave the company following a transition period. Hassan brings over 30 years of global marketing, customer experience, digital transformation and brand-building experience, including prior leadership roles at McDonald's and other major consumer brands.
Wendy's (Nasdaq: WEN) launched a limited-time in-app deal offering a 10-piece Classic or Spicy Nuggets for $1.99 with any purchase, available August 24–September 27 at participating U.S. locations. The digital offer is app-exclusive, refreshes daily, and requires app download and account registration.
The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $570.6 million, up 1.7% year over year, with global systemwide sales of approximately $3.4 billion, down 6.5% on constant currency as U.S. sales fell 8.2% and international grew 3.4%.
U.S. same-restaurant sales declined 7.0% and international declined 2.3%. Net income was $32.6 million (down 40.8%), adjusted EBITDA $124.1 million (down 15.4%), reported EPS $0.17 and adjusted EPS $0.18. U.S. company-operated restaurant margin fell to 13.8%, 240 bps lower.
Year-to-date, cash from operations rose to $160.0 million and free cash flow to $120.3 million. New leadership is formulating a comprehensive turnaround plan. Wendy's withdrew its 2026 outlook and cut its annualized dividend to $0.28 per share, declaring a quarterly dividend of $0.07 payable September 15, 2026.
Wendy's (Nasdaq: WEN) is launching a limited-time fall menu in U.S. restaurants starting August 3, 2026. The fan-voted Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger returns nationwide, joined by a new Pretzel Bacon Pub Chicken Sandwich, Bacon Pub Fries, and an all-new Apple Crumble Frosty Fusion dessert.
Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN) is launching a Sonic the Hedgehog-themed Kids' Meal promotion in the U.S. starting July 20, 2026, celebrating Sonic's 35th anniversary. Each Kids' Meal includes one of seven character card cases and five trading cards, with 35 cards available to collect through early September at participating U.S. locations and via the Wendy's app or Wendys.com, while supplies last.
Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN) announced a limited-time $1 Frosty promotion featuring small Classic Chocolate or Vanilla Frosty treats. Wendy's Rewards members receive early access via a digital offer in the Wendy's app on July 19, 2026, coinciding with National Ice Cream Day.
From July 20 through August 23, 2026, customers can buy a $1 small Classic Frosty at participating U.S. Wendy's restaurants nationwide, including in-restaurant, drive-thru, app, and Wendys.com orders, with delivery specifically excluded from the offer.
The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) will release its second quarter 2026 results before the market opens on Friday, August 7. Management will discuss results on a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET, with a simultaneous webcast and replay available via the company's Investor Relations website.
The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) appointed Steve Cirulis as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer, effective June 23, 2026. He will report to President and CEO Bob Wright and join the Senior Leadership Team.
Cirulis succeeds Ken Cook, CFO since 2024, who will serve in an advisory role through July to support a smooth transition. Cirulis previously held the same dual role at Potbelly Sandwich Works and has nearly 30 years of strategy and finance experience at brands including Panera Bread, McDonald's and Gap. Leadership credits Cook with helping establish the Project Fresh strategy as part of Wendy's turnaround efforts.