Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2026
Wendy’s introduces $7.99 Dave’s Single combo offer
Wendy’s announced a limited-time $7.99 Dave’s Single combo meal offer beginning October 19 at participating U.S. restaurants.
2026
Wendy's franchisee bankruptcy centers brand control questions
A Wendy's franchisee has entered bankruptcy, and the bankruptcy centers questions about control of the Wendy's brand, according to a Bloomberg Law report.
2026
Wendy's faces additional store closures tied to franchise bankruptcy
Wendy's is facing more store closures, with an updated list of shuttered locations published in connection with a franchise bankruptcy.
2021
Wendy's partners to develop recyclable cups
Wendy's partnered with Berry Global and LyondellBasell to develop clear drinking cups that can be recycled more easily than the plastic-lined paper cups it currently uses. Wendy's planned to begin using the cups in stores in Canada and the United States in early 2022, with all its drinking cups planned to use recycled plastic by 2023.
2021
Wendy’s and Kellogg’s introduce Frosty Chocolatey Cereal
Wendy’s and Kellogg’s introduced Wendy’s Frosty Chocolatey Cereal, a limited-edition cereal based on Wendy’s Frosty dessert. The article says it will arrive in grocery stores in December.
2021
Wendy’s and Kellogg partner on Frosty cereal
Wendy’s partnered with Kellogg to turn Wendy’s Frosty frozen dairy dessert into a limited-edition cereal.
2021
Wendy’s announces planned delivery-kitchen expansion
Wendy’s announced plans to open 700 delivery-only kitchens by 2025, with the kitchens primarily operating in large cities in the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom. It said the first 50 kitchens would open that year.
2021
Wendy’s announces delivery-only kitchen expansion plan
Wendy’s announced plans to open 700 delivery-only kitchens by 2025, primarily in big cities in the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom.
2021
Wendy’s partners with Reef Technology for delivery kitchens
Wendy’s partnered with Reef Technology, which will build the delivery-kitchen locations and hire workers for them.
2021
Popeyes launches “We come in piece. 8 piece” campaign
Popeyes launched its “We come in piece. 8 piece” campaign on July 27, 2021, marking the first day its chicken nuggets hit stores across North America. As part of the campaign, the company pledged to buy the cash equivalent of 1 million nuggets from competitors and itself through its charitable arm; the food was to be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana, and Popeyes promised to match customer donations up to $25,000.
2021
Wendy’s and Adult Swim expand Rick and Morty partnership
Wendy’s and Adult Swim announced a second year of their partnership tied to Rick and Morty’s fifth season, with promotional elements including themed drinks, in-app delivery, and a Los Angeles restaurant pop-up.
2021
Pringles announces Wendy’s spicy chicken flavor
Pringles announced a Wendy’s spicy chicken potato-chip flavor, planned to be available in stores in June for a limited time.
2021
Delight Restaurant Group announces acquisition of 44 Wendy’s restaurants
Delight Restaurant Group announced the acquisition of 44 Wendy’s restaurants on Long Island, New York, previously owned and operated by The Wendy’s Company.
2021
Delight Restaurant Group completes acquisition of 54 Wendy’s restaurants
Delight Restaurant Group announced the acquisition of 54 Wendy’s restaurants in the Raleigh metropolitan area, completing the transaction with a subsidiary of NPC International.
2021
Flynn completes acquisition of Pizza Hut and Wendy’s locations
Flynn Restaurant Group completed its acquisition from NPC International of 937 Pizza Hut and 194 Wendy’s stores in the United States.
2021
Big Brother Canada announces Season 9 sponsors
Global announced sponsors for Season 9 of Big Brother Canada, including first-time sponsors SkipTheDishes, TikTok, Sunlight and Weber, as well as returning sponsors OLG, Expedia and Wendy's. The announcement also identifies Muskoka Spirits as a Season 9 sponsor.
2021
Wendy’s unveils jalapeño popper chicken sandwich and salad
Wendy’s unveiled two new menu items: a jalapeño popper chicken sandwich and a jalapeño popper chicken salad.
2021
Wendy’s announces free sandwich offer through Grubhub
Wendy’s announced that it would offer a free sandwich to customers ordering at least $15 through Grubhub with $0 delivery from February 18 through 21, or while supplies lasted.
2020
Wendy’s announces free GroupNug promotion
Wendy’s announced that participating restaurants across the country would give drive-thru customers a free order of four-piece chicken nuggets on April 24, 2020. The offer was limited to one order per vehicle, with no purchase required.
2020
Wendy's launches breakfast nationwide
Wendy's launched its breakfast offering nationwide on March 2, 2020, expanding beyond its previous regional tests.