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Wendy's
AddedMar 19, 2024
UpdatedJul 5, 2026
Wendy's

Wendy's

Public

Global fast-food chain with restaurants in multiple countries.

HQ
Dublin, OH, US
Founded
1996
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Springfield Investments, LLC, founded in 1996, specializes in the retail sale of prepared foods and drinks. The company aims to provide practical foodservice solutions, focusing on delivering high-quality, convenient dining options to a diverse customer base. Springfield Investments operates within the fast-food industry, catering primarily to the United States market but also extending its services to international locations.

Notable figures associated with Springfield Investments include its founder Dave Thomas, who is also the founder of Wendy's. The company has achieved significant milestones, including expanding to over 7,000 locations globally. Springfield Investments has made a substantial impact on the fast-food industry by consistently offering reliable and accessible foodservice options, contributing to the global presence and popularity of its affiliated brand, Wendy's.

Wendy's - Products & Services

  • Wendy's — Burgers & Chicken Sandwiches logo

    Wendy's — Burgers & Chicken Sandwiches

    Wendy's fresh beef burgers, chicken sandwiches, and sides served in quick-service restaurants.

    Competing Products

    McDonald’s logo

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Wingstop logo

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Restaurant Brands International logo

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White Castle logo

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Denny's logo

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Taco Bell logo

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Wendy's - Quick Facts

Who are Wendy's' competitors?

Companies similar to Wendy's include McDonald’s, Yum! Brands, Five Guys and Shake Shack.

When was Wendy's founded?

Wendy's was founded in 1996.

Where is Wendy's' headquarters located?

Wendy's' headquarters is located in Dublin, OH, US.

How many employees does Wendy's have?

Wendy's has 14,500 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Wendy's - Classification

Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Model
  • Franchise
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Unique IDs
  • secCik: 0000030697
  • ticker: WEN
NAICS
  • 720000Accommodation and Food Services
  • 722000Food Services and Drinking Places
  • 722500Restaurants and Other Eating Places
  • 722510Restaurants and Other Eating Places
  • 722513Limited-Service Restaurants
SIC
  • 5800Eating and drinking places
  • 5810Eating And Drinking Places
ISIC
  • 5610Restaurants and mobile food service activities
  • 5621Event catering
  • 5629Other food service activities
  • 7740Leasing of intellectual property and similar products, except copyrighted works
  • 9000Creative, arts and entertainment activities
Show 22 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 310000Manufacturing
  • 311000Food Manufacturing
  • 530000Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
  • 533000Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works)
  • 533100Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works)
  • 533110Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works)
  • 711100Performing Arts Companies
  • 711110Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
  • 722300Special Food Services
  • 722310Food Service Contractors
  • 722320Caterers
  • 722511Full-Service Restaurants
  • 722514Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets
  • 722515Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars
  • 710000Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
  • 711000Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
SIC
  • 2000Food And Kindred Products
  • 5812Eating Places
  • 6794Patent Owners And Lessors
  • 5000Wholesale Trade-durable Goods
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing