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The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) generates a steady flow of news through product launches, strategic initiatives, financial results and capital markets activity. With a global system of more than 7,000 Wendy's® restaurants, the brand regularly issues updates that reflect its position in the quick-service restaurant industry and its focus on menu innovation, value platforms and international expansion.
Recent news highlights include the introduction of the Biggie Deals® value menu, featuring $4, $6 and $8 combinations built around hamburgers made with fresh, never frozen beef in specified markets, chicken sandwiches, nuggets, fries and drinks. Wendy's has also expanded its chicken lineup with new Chicken Tenders, referred to as "Tendys," along with six new dipping sauces, and continues to develop Frosty® innovations, such as Frosty Fusions™ and limited-time flavors tied to seasonal themes or entertainment collaborations.
Investors and followers of WEN will also find regular coverage of the company’s financial performance. Quarterly results releases detail global systemwide sales, same-restaurant sales, restaurant openings, adjusted revenues, adjusted EBITDA, earnings per share, free cash flow, dividends and share repurchases. These updates often discuss trends in U.S. and international segments, restaurant-level margins, advertising spend and capital allocation.
Strategic and corporate news is another key theme. Wendy's has announced Project Fresh, a strategic plan aimed at brand revitalization, system optimization, operational excellence and capital allocation. The company also reports on leadership changes, board actions and international development agreements, such as new franchise commitments in Italy and Armenia that support its goal of reaching 2,000 international restaurants by 2028.
This news page brings together these types of announcements so readers can follow how menu developments, marketing programs, global growth, financing transactions and governance decisions shape The Wendy's Company over time.
Wendy's (NYSE: WEN) is launching two limited-time menu items: the Cheesy Bacon Cheeseburger and the Chicken Tenders Ranch Wrap, available at participating U.S. locations starting February 16, 2026.
The Cheesy Bacon Cheeseburger features a quarter-pound fresh beef patty, American cheese, three strips of Applewood-smoked bacon and cheddar cheese sauce. The Chicken Tenders Ranch Wrap includes two all-white meat tenders, lettuce, cheddar and ranch in a flour tortilla. Items are limited-time offers; availability and rewards ordering vary by location.
Wendy's (NYSE: WEN) is offering a promotional $1 Dave's Single cheeseburger with purchase via the Wendy's app on Singles Awareness Day, February 15, 2026. The offer is valid one day only at participating U.S. restaurants; app download and account registration are required.
The Dave's Single features a quarter pound of fresh, never frozen beef with cheese and standard toppings. Terms and availability vary by location.
The Wendy's Company (NYSE: WEN) is recruiting franchisees to accelerate expansion in Tijuana and Baja California, hosting a franchise recruiting event in San Diego on February 10, 2026. Wendy's operates >40 restaurants in Mexico and says the market can support >400 restaurants nationwide, citing strong brand awareness and trial rates to support growth.
Wendy's highlighted investments in marketing, supply chain, local suppliers, a national marketing fund, and technology upgrades to support rapid unit expansion across Mexico.
The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) will report fourth quarter and full year 2025 results and provide its 2026 financial outlook before the market opens on Friday, February 13, 2026. The company will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast the same day at 8:30 a.m. ET. Presentation materials and a replay of the webcast will be available on the company's Investor Relations website.
Telephone access: domestic (844) 200-6205, international (929) 526-1599; use event ID 383100.
Wendy's (NYSE: WEN) launched a refreshed Biggie Deals value menu on January 14, 2026, offering customizable meals at $4, $6 and $8 price points. The menu lets customers mix-and-match core items—crispy chicken sandwich, Jr. cheeseburger, Jr. bacon cheeseburger, Double Stack, 4pc nuggets, Jr. fries, and small drinks—across three tiers: $4 Biggie Bites, $6 Biggie Bag, and $8 Biggie Bundle. The rollout is national and emphasizes value, choice, and Wendy's signature fresh, never-frozen beef.
Options are positioned for snacking, meals, and late-night cravings, and the company highlights customization and legacy value-menu experience dating to 1989.
Wendy's (Nasdaq: WEN) declared the first-ever annual Frosty Day to be celebrated on November 15, marking the anniversary of the first Wendy's restaurant in 1969.
To kick off the inaugural Frosty Day, Wendy's introduced the limited-time Snickerdoodle Cookie Frosty Fusion in U.S. restaurants, a Vanilla Frosty blended with snickerdoodle sauce and cookie crumbles. The release notes Frosty innovations such as Frosty Swirls and Frosty Fusions and cites global Frosty variants and that Ohio sold the most Frostys in 2024. Wendy's operates more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide.
The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) reported third quarter 2025 results on November 7, 2025.
Key highlights: Global systemwide sales were $3.5 billion, a 2.6% decline; International systemwide sales grew 8.6%. The company opened 54 restaurants in Q3 (172 YTD). Adjusted EBITDA rose 2.1% to $138.0 million and reported net income was $44.3 million. Reported diluted EPS was $0.23 and adjusted EPS was $0.24 (down 4.0%). The company declared a $0.14 quarterly dividend payable Dec 15, 2025, and raised its free cash flow outlook by $35 million at the midpoint.
Wendy's (Nasdaq: WEN) launched Project Fresh on October 9, 2025, a strategic plan to revitalize the brand, accelerate profitability and enhance shareholder value across four pillars: brand revitalization, system optimization, operational excellence and capital reallocation. Actions include partnering with consultancy Creed UnCo for marketing transformation, prioritizing U.S. average unit volume (AUV) growth, increasing restaurant-level investments in hospitality, digital and equipment, and reducing Build-to-Suit capital by approximately $20 million in 2025 with a larger reduction expected in 2026. The Board is conducting a CEO search targeting completion by year-end and will release further details with Q3 results on November 7, 2025.
The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) will report third quarter 2025 results before the market opens on Friday, November 7, 2025. The company will host a conference call the same day at 8:30 a.m. ET with a simultaneous webcast and presentation materials available on the company's Investor Relations website at www.irwendys.com. Domestic dial-in is (844) 200-6205, international dial-in is (929) 526-1599, using event ID 182945. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Investor Relations site.
Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) has launched its new Chicken Tenders ("Tendys") nationwide, alongside six new dipping sauces. The new menu item features all-white-meat chicken with seasoned, crispy breading, available in two-, three-, or four-piece options.
The launch includes an expanded sauce lineup with nearly double-sized portions: Wendy's Signature, Sweet Chili, Scorchin' Hot, Creamy Ranch, Honey BBQ, and Honey Mustard. The product comes in new packaging designed specifically for dipping convenience, with a built-in dip-cup holder.
To celebrate the launch, select cities will see restaurants temporarily rebranded as "Tendy's" in October 2025.