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Wendy's

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American international fast food chain

Wendy's International, LLC, is an American international fast food restaurant chain founded by Dave Thomas on November 15, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio. Its headquarters moved to Dublin, Ohio, on January 29, 2006.2 From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 16, 2026.

Overview

Nov 15, 1969Founded1
  • Tickeron NASDAQ1
  • Industryfast food1
  • HeadquartersDublin1
  • Founded inColumbus1
  • Websitewww.wendys.com
  • Legal formjoint-stock company1
  • Listed onNasdaq (WEN)1

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Wendy's flagship restaurant (Dublin, Ohio)
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Wendy's International, LLC, is an American international fast food restaurant chain founded by Dave Thomas on November 15, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio. Its headquarters moved to Dublin, Ohio, on January 29, 2006. On September 29, 2008, the company merged with Triarc, the publicly traded parent company of Arby's. As of December 31, 2018, Wendy's was the world's third-largest hamburger fast-food chain, following McDonald's and Burger King.2

The story

Founded by Dave Thomas on Nov 15, 1969, in Columbus.1

Leadership

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Products and brands

  • hamburger

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Timeline

  1. Nov 15, 1969Founded Founded in Columbus1

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