May 24, 2013

Wendy's

PETA Challenges Triarc to Change Wendy's Practices
PETA president Ingrid E. Newkirk has written a letter to Triarc executives urging the company to move Wendy's away from using eggs from caged birds.
Triarc Companies Buys Wendy's
After two failed attempts, Triarc will purchase Wendy's for $2.34 billion.
Wendy's Names Chief of North America Operations
Steve Farrar will be responsible for improving restaurant operations at company and franchise restaurants beginning April 14.
Wendy's Introduces Chicken Wraps
Three new chicken wraps debut on the Wendy's menu this week. Each will sell for $1.49.
Wendy's Brings Back SW Caesar Salad
The Southwest Chicken Caesar Salad will be brought back as a limited-time offering during April and May.
Wendy's to Expand in Mexico
Two new franchisees will build and operate more than 60 restaurants over the next seven years.
Wendy's Debuts Spicy Baconator
The bold sandwich features six strips of bacon on two hamburgers with two slices of Pepper Jack cheese, chipotle ranch sauce, and jalapenos.
Wendy's Names Interim CMO
Paul Kershisnik joined Wendy's in March 2007 as senior vice president of marketing strategy and innovation.
Wendy's Quarter Same-Store Sales Fall
Average same-store sales at U.S. company restaurants decreased 0.8 percent for the quarter, compared to a 3.1 percent increase during the same quarter a year ago.
Wendy’s Launches National Search for New CMO
In the meantime, the chain's marketing strategy, the "That's Right" campaign, will continue, but at an accelerated pace.
Wendy's Announces Contest Winner
Wendy’s asked burger lovers to enter Build Wendy’s New Burger contest for an opportunity to create a new addition to its menu in 2008. A Philly Style Hoagie Burger won.
Wendy's Gives Away 100 Million Songs
In partnership with digital music provider, Rhapsody, Wendy's will offer combo-meal customers a code that can be redeemed for free music on the site.
Wendy’s Rolls Out Phase 2 of its Strategic Growth Plan
Kerrii B. Anderson, CEO and President of Wendy's International, Inc. announced today that the company is launching the next phase of its strategic growth plan
Wendy's 3Q Sales Growth Slows
Wendy's says key measure of sales growth slowed in 3rd quarter.
Wendy's Franchise Owner Wants to Make a Bid for Hamburger Chain
The owner of 134 Wendy's restaurants wants to make a bid for the nation's No. 3 hamburger chain with two private-equity firms.
Peltz, Triarc Put Pressure on Wendy’s
Triarc Chairman and billionaire Nelson Peltz elaborates on his bid in a letter to Wendy's Chairman of the Board, Jim Picket
Wendy’s Strengthens Animal Welfare Guidelines
Wendy's will give preference to pork and chicken suppliers who implement the chain's guidelines.
Arby's Owner Claims Wendy's Buyout Block
Billionaire investor Nelson Peltz said that the company is blocking him.
Peltz Says Triarc a Natural Buyer for Wendy's
Activist investor Nelson Peltz told Wendy's International Inc. his firm is a "natural strategic buyer" for the burger chain.
Wendy’s Explores Possible Sale
The company is also revising its 2007 outlook due to lower than planned same-store sales and unexpected commodity costs.