Wendy's
WEN | NASDAQ
$7.26
+$0.05 (+0.69%)
At close: Nov 2, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
$7.23
+$0.02 (+0.28%)
Pre-market:
Nov 2, 2026, 9:28 AM ET
Company Profile
The Wendy's Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation, development, and franchising of a system of quick-service restaurants in the United States and internationally. The company operates through the Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate & Development segments. Its restaurants offer a menu that includes hamburger sandwiches and chicken sandwiches; chicken tenders and nuggets, chili, french fries, baked potatoes, salads, soft drinks, Frosty desserts, and kids’ meals; breakfast menu, including the Breakfast Baconator sandwich and seasoned products; and a variety of promotional products on a limited time basis. The company also owns and leases real estate properties. As of December 28, 2025, there were 5,969 Wendy’s restaurants in operation in the United States and 1,428 Wendy’s restaurants in operation in 38 foreign countries and U.S. territories. The company was formerly known as Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. and changed its name to The Wendy’s Company in July 2011. The Wendy's Company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.
Key Executives
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Robert D. Wright | President, Chief Executive Officer & Director |
| John K. Min | Chief Legal Officer & Secretary |
| Matt Spessard | Chief Information Officer |
| Steven W. Cirulis | Chief Financial Officer & Chief Strategy Officer |
| Aaron Broholm | Head of Investor Relations |
| Aaron Kale | Chief Accounting Officer, Principal Accounting Officer & VP of Tax |
| Chris Conway | Senior VP & MD of APMEA |
| Eric J. Wunsch | President of International |
| Heidi S. Schauer | Vice President of Communications, Public Affairs & Customer Care |
| Liliana Esposito | Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer |
| Pete Suerken | President of U.S. |
| Tariq H. Hassan | Chief Marketing & Customer Growth Officer |
| Wendi Eriksen | Senior VP & Chief Data Officer |
Wendy's
| Country | United States |
| IPO Date | May 6, 1980 |
| Industry | Restaurants |
| Sector | Consumer Cyclical |
| Employees | 14,900 |
| CEO | Robert D. Wright |
Contact Details
One Dave Thomas Boulevard Dublin,
Ohio 43017 United States
Stock Details
| Ticker Symbol | WEN |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Fiscal Year | February - January |
| Reporting Currency | USD |
| CIK Code | 0000030697 |
| CUSIP Number | 95058W100 |
| ISIN Number | US95058W1009 |
| SIC Code | 5810 |
Recent News
- 4 days ago / marketbeat.comWhere's the Beef? Trian-Led Buyout Proposal Values Wendy's at $1.4B, But Is It Enough?
- 4 days ago / zacks.comWEN vs. DRI: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
- 4 days ago / zacks.comWendy's (WEN) Surges 15.2%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?
- 4 days ago / zacks.comAnalysts Estimate Wendy's (WEN) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
- 4 days ago / zacks.comIs Wendy's (WEN) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
- 4 days ago / benzinga.comWendy's Earnings Are a Week Away: Here's What Investors Need to Know
- 4 days ago / seekingalpha.comWall Street Breakfast Podcast: Saving Wendy's Bacon(Ator)
- 5 days ago / globenewswire.comBlackwells Issues Statement on Trian's $7.35 Per Share Proposal to Acquire The Wendy's Company
- 5 days ago / fool.comWhy Wendy's Rallied Big on Wednesday
- 5 days ago / marketwatch.comWendy's buyout offer suggests the burger chain's overhaul could be very expensive
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