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Cook brings with him more than 20 years of relevant experience. In his previous role, he served as Chief Financial Officer for the U.S. Domestic segment at United Parcel Service (UPS) and also held leadership roles in Investor Relations and Treasury.
Cook will report to the President and Chief Financial Officer, Kirk Tanner and will serve on the company's Senior Leadership Team. His experience will help shape a...
As Temperatures Drop Wendy's Spices Up Holiday Meal Planning with $3.99 Spicy Chicken Sandwich
WHAT:The Queen of Spice just dropped a HOT deal. Now through December 29, Wendy's® fans can bring the heat to their tastebuds and not the family gathering with a $3.99 Spicy Chicken Sandwich deal, available every day with the offer exclusively in the Wendy's app.* Wendy's is home to the OG Spicy Chicken Sandwich – launched in 1995 – featuring juicy chicken breast marinated and breaded in a unique, fiery blend of peppers and spices to deliver...
Wendy's Celebrates 25 Years of Nickelodeon's "SpongeBob SquarePants" with "Krabby Patty Kollab"
Fans have eagerly speculated and imagined how this iconic patty might taste, and Wendy's is bringing its Krabby Patty Kollab Burger to land for a limited time, best paired with a first-of-its-kind Pineapple Under the Sea Frosty. The Krabby Patty Kollab Burger is Wendy's take on the most coveted recipe in all of Bikini Bottom, available starting October 8 in restaurants nationwide and on the Wendy's app.
The Wendy's Krabby Patty Kollab includes:
The Wendy's Company Announces Executive Leadership Appointments
The Wendy's Company announced today the appointment of John Min as the Company's Chief Legal Officer and Secretary and Mary Greenlee as Senior Vice President, U.S. Operations, effective today. These appointments represent the continued evolution of the Company's leadership structure to drive accountability and accelerate growth. Min will report to President and Chief Executive Officer, Kirk Tanner, and Greenlee will report to President, U.S., Abigail Pringle. Min succeeds E.J. Wunsch, who was appointed as Wendy's President, International in June 2024.
"I'm pleased to welcome John and Mary to the Wendy's team...
The Wendy's Company Appoints Arthur Winkleblack Chairman of the Board
The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Arthur B. Winkleblack as non-executive Chairman of the Board. He succeeds Nelson Peltz, who has been named Chairman Emeritus in recognition of his long-time leadership, counsel, guidance and contributions to the Board and the Company.
Winkleblack has served as Lead Independent Director since October 2023 and has been a member of the Board since 2016. He also serves as Chairman of the Nominating and...
Delight Restaurant Group Acquires 65 Wendy's Restaurants From Primary Aim, LLC
Delight Restaurant Group announced today the acquisition of 65 Wendy's® restaurants across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia from Primary Aim, LLC. This acquisition makes Delight Restaurant Group one of the largest franchisees within the Wendy's System.
Delight Restaurant Group is a high performing and growth-oriented restaurant franchise organization founded by Managing Partners Andrew and Richard Krumholz in 2016. With this acquisition, Delight Restaurant Group will own and operate 226 restaurants, generating $500 million in sales, and employing 7,000 people in eight states. Delight Restaurant Group plans...
Wendy's Launches Portable Bacon Perfection with New Hearty Breakfast Burrito
Busy mornings demand a hearty breakfast! Introducing Wendy's® newest morning delight: the Breakfast Burrito. Available starting today, in select regions, Wendy's has expertly crafted a delectable combination of freshly made, quality breakfast favorites, all wrapped up for a satisfying breakfast on the go.
The new Breakfast Burrito is loaded with all the best parts of Wendy's breakfast menu. It includes two fresh cracked eggs and six strips of oven baked, applewood smoked bacon – the same amount of bacon found on the iconic Baconator®! But there's more...
Wendy's Announces CEO Succession
The Wendy's Company today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Kirk Tanner as Wendy's President and CEO, effective February 5, 2024. Mr. Tanner will succeed Todd Penegor, who will depart from the Company and Board in February after serving in senior leadership positions at Wendy's for more than a decade. Mr. Tanner has also been elected to serve on the Wendy's Board of Directors.
Mr. Tanner most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of North American Beverages at PepsiCo, Inc., and joins Wendy's with more than 30 years of experience...
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