May 18, 2013

Wendy's

Fast Food Management Is Harder Than You Think
Husband-and-wife duo Scott and Kelly Anderson attempt to dispel fast food stereotypes and offer a guide to quick-service management in their new book, Flip-N-Burgers.
Wendy's Franchisee Picks Back-Office System
DavCo Restaurants, a 156-store Wendy’s franchise organization, selects Syrus Restaurant Information Services for Web-based system of tools.
Some Winners, Some Losers in Satisfaction Survey

Nine of 10 brands studied by American Customer Satisfaction Index show an increase in satisfaction between 2009 and 2010.

New Salads Now Available at Wendy's
New lineup includes Apple Pecan Chicken, BLT Cobb, Spicy Chicken Caesar, and Baja.
Low-Calorie, High Profits
July 2010

Some people may consider the term healthful dessert as a bit of an oxymoron.

Desserts are typically recognized as being indulgent—rich and flavorful—and not necessarily a part of the dining experience that would be considered good for you.

But perception is not...

DavCo Restaurants Select API for AP Outsourcing
The multi-unit Wendy's franchisee chose API Outsourcing, Inc., for moving from paper to an innovative paperless process.
Wendy’s to Launch New Salads

Wendy’s is launching a new line of premium salads after successfully testing the menu items in several markets.

The four salads will replace the company’s Garden Sensations roster during the third quarter, says Roland Smith, president and CEO of Wendy’s/Arby’s...

The Fourth and Fifth Dayparts
June 2010

For generations, Americans embraced the traditional dayparts of breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and quick serves fell into line with menu offerings and hours that respected the standards of the day.

Sacre Bleu, Cheese!
June 2010

As restaurants look to establish extra color and flavor in their menus, they are discovering that they can easily add a little bit of blue—blue cheese, that is.

Americans are increasingly experimenting with more robust flavors, so the big, flavorful, and salty taste of blue cheese...

Game on for Next Wendy's High School Heismans
In a partnership with the Heisman Memorial Trust, Wendy's will be accepting applications until October 3, 2010, for the next male and female high school Heisman award winners.
Wendy's Franchisee Gets Some Financing Help
GE Capital, Franchise Finance gives $3.5 million credit facility to owner of six Ohio Wendy's to refinance its existing debt structure.
Wendy's Franchisee Honored for Digital Restaurant
Wendy’s FourCrown Inc. receives FSTEC Technology Innovation Award for use of digital menuboards and POS software.
Wendy's, Panera Execs to Speak on Loss Prevention
David Karam and Michael Kupstas will speak at National Food Service Security Council's annual conference in August.
The Green Battle: Real Efforts vs. Consumer Perceptions
Some brands, like Wendy's, are perceived by consumers to be much more green than they actually are, while others, including Starbucks, are more green than consumers think, a new study says.
Ninety-Six Wendy's, One New Back-Office System
Carlisle Corporation implements Syrus Restaurant Information Services to reduce food and labor costs, among other things.
Wendy's Doing Its Part to Help Haitian Children
With help from the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, donations will be collected from employees and customers to help orphaned children.
Auction Scores Big for Foundation
WAND Corporation raises more than $80,000 for the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption at auction held during Wendy's 2009 Convention.
The Value Equation
February 2010

In March of 2008, Subway launched a value deal nationwide that already had explosive success in a number of the chain’s South Florida stores. The introduction of the $5 footlong deal across the U.S. was intended to be an answer to the $1 value menus of industry...

Hot Spot
February 2010

It’s 9 p.m. on a Friday in Hillsborough, North Carolina, and the Cedar Ridge Red Wolves just won their men’s basketball game. Naturally, just as they do with every other home game, most in attendance migrate down the road toward the town’s Bojangles...

Arby's President Leaving Company
Tom Garrett leaving position he'd held since September 2008; Roland Smith, president and CEO of Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, to assume position on interim basis.