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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 (NYSE: WEN) finalized two franchise agreements to develop more than 60 new restaurants in Mexico across Mexico City region and northern states. The deals call for 50 restaurants with AJ Group and 12 with WS Pacific, with the first openings targeted later in 2026.
Wendy's cites strong market demand, a Mexican burger QSR market of $2.4B (2024), 14.3% five-year growth, and high brand awareness and trial rates as drivers for expansion.
The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) responded to a Schedule 13D/A filing by Trian Partners on Feb 18, 2026, reaffirming that its Board and management regularly review strategic priorities to maximize shareholder value.
The company said the Board will evaluate any Trian proposal consistent with its fiduciary duties and reiterated execution of its Project Fresh turnaround to strengthen U.S. operations and sustain international growth.
Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN) launched two limited‑time Thin Mints Frosty offerings on Feb. 17, 2026: the all‑new Thin Mints Frosty Fusion and the returning Thin Mints Frosty Swirl. Both blend Wendy's Vanilla or Chocolate Frosty with crushed Girl Scout Thin Mints and a minty cookie crumble sauce. Over 3,600 Wendy's restaurants will host Girl Scout cookie booths during National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, Feb. 20–22, and throughout cookie season.
The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN) reported Q4 2025 global systemwide sales of $3.4B (down 8.3%) and full-year systemwide sales of $14.0B (down 3.5%). Q4 net income was $26.5M; full-year net income was $165.1M. Adjusted EBITDA was $113.3M for Q4 and $522.4M for 2025. The company added 157 net new restaurants in 2025 (121 international). The board declared a $0.14 quarterly dividend payable March 16, 2026. 2026 outlook: roughly flat global systemwide sales, Adjusted EBITDA $460–$480M, adjusted EPS $0.56–$0.60, and free cash flow $190–$205M.
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.