Wendy's

Guide Note

Wendy's is a chain of fast food restaurants with over 6,700 locations worldwide. It was started in 1969 by Dave Thomas, who named his restaurant after his daughter's nickname "Wendy." Wendy's is the third largest fast food hamburger restaurant after McDonald's and Burger King. It is known for its signature square patty. In April 2008 they announced plans to sell themselves to Triarc, the company that owns Arby's restaurants.

Fast Facts

1. Founded: 1969
2. Founder: Dave Thomas
3. First location called Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers Restaurant in Columbus, Ohio
4. 1970: First drive through location
5. 1976: Begins to be publicly traded
6. Headquarters: Dublin, Ohio
7. Employees: 57,000
8. Named after Dave Thomas's second daughter's nickname
9. Slogan: "It's waaay better than fast food. It's Wendy's."

• Wendy's consumer relations address: Wendy's International, Inc. One Dave Thomas Blvd. Dublin, OH 43017
• Phone number: 614-764-3100, ext. 2032