WEN - Leadership updates

DUBLIN, Ohio, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) ("Wendy's" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Robert D. "Bob" Wright as Wendy's President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 21, 2026. He will also join the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Wright brings extensive leadership experience across the quick-service restaurant industry and a strong track record of driving operational performance, business transformation and growth. Most recently, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer, as well as a

Fans are invited to dress up as Wendy's iconic logo to compete for grand prize of free Dave's Single hamburgers for a yearDUBLIN, Ohio, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: To celebrate World Redhead Day on Tuesday, May 26, Wendy's is honoring its redheaded roots by calling on brand fans to join a look-alike contest in the heart of New York City. Everyone is welcome to join the fun and show up as your best version of Wendy – from natural red hues and pigtails to wigs, freckles and the iconic blue and white collared dress. The coveted grand prize winner will be free Dave's Single® hamburgers for a year.* The event will also include live music, giveaways, photo ops, and special surprises along t

Seven New Sweet Treats and Spicy Bites Hit U.S. Restaurants starting April 27Fresh Facts: The Cookie Dough Frosty Fusion, a new core menu item, features cookie dough pieces and brownie batter sauce swirled into a Frosty base. Fans can get early access to the Frosty via the Wendy's app starting today, April 23.Fans can enjoy a juicy lineup of watermelon-flavored beverages: Watermelon Lemonade, Watermelon Sparkling Energy, and Sprite Watermelon.The Jalapeño Ranch Cheeseburger, Jalapeño Bacon Breakfast Potatoes and Jalapeño Breakfast Biscuit bring the heat for guests wanting a little spice, for a limited time.DUBLIN, Ohio, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Meet the sweet treats and bold flavors of

Wendy's debuts limited-time Frosty Fusion and brings back the fan‑favorite Swirl for Girl Scout Cookie seasonSweet Deets: Introducing the limited-time Girl Scouts Thin Mints® Frosty Fusion® – combining Wendy's® Vanilla Frosty® with crushed Thin Mints® cookies and a minty cookie crumble sauce – coupled with the return of the fan-favorite Thin Mints™ Frosty Swirl®.More than 3,600 Wendy's restaurants across the country are ready to host Girl Scout Cookie™ booths, enhancing community support and supporting troop cookie sales.DUBLIN, Ohio, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Thin Mints and Frosty fans, we're so back. Wendy's Thin Mints Frosty is now available nationwide with two crave-worthy ways for f

NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices ("S&P DJI") will make the following changes to the S&P 100, S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 indices effective prior to the open of trading on Monday, September 22, to coincide with the quarterly rebalance. The changes ensure each index is more representative of its market capitalization range. The companies being removed from the S&P SmallCap 600 are no longer representative of the small-cap market space. Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) will replace Charter Communications Inc. (NASD: CHTR) in the S&P 100. Charter Communications will remain in the S&P 500.AppLovin Corp. (NASD: APP), Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASD: H

Available September 1 to November 2, Wendy's $3 Boo! Books serve up frightfully fun treats while supporting foster care adoption in Canada BURLINGTON, ON, Sept. 4, 2025 /CNW/ - Wendy's® Canada is spreading frightful fun with the release of Boo! Books™, available for purchase at Wendy's restaurants nationwide September 1 – November 2 for just $3 each*. By purchasing Boo! Books, customers can swap the candy chaos for a much cooler treat to distribute to trick-or-treaters this Halloween. Each Boo! Books coupon book is packed with three coupons for a free chocolate or vanilla Jr.

DUBLIN, Ohio, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) announced the appointment of Pete Suerken as President, U.S., effective today. He will report to interim Chief Executive Officer Ken Cook and serve on the Wendy's® Senior Leadership Team. Suerken will succeed Abigail Pringle, who has served as President, U.S. since 2024 and will depart the Company in the coming weeks to pursue other opportunities after a transition period with Suerken. Suerken has served as President and CEO of Wendy's Quality Supply Chain Co-op ("QSCC"), the independent purchasing co

Kirk Tanner to Depart Wendy's for CEO Role at The Hershey Company DUBLIN, Ohio, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) today announced that Kirk Tanner, President and Chief Executive Officer, is leaving to become the President and CEO at The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) and will depart The Wendy's Company effective July 18, 2025. Wendy's Board of Directors has launched a comprehensive search process to select a permanent CEO. The Board has appointed Ken Cook, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, as Interim CEO. Cook, who remains CFO, played a major role

The new Takis Fuego Meal is available in U.S. restaurants starting June 20, and in Canada restaurants starting June 30 DUBLIN, Ohio, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Meet this summer's fiercest duo: Wendy's® iconic Spicy Chicken Sandwich and fan-favorite snack brand Takis® join forces to create the limited-time Takis Fuego™ Meal, which features the Takis® Fuego™ Chicken Sandwich and Takis-inspired Fuego™ Fries. Wendy's fans can get their hands on the collaboration in U.S. restaurants on June 20, and in Canada restaurants starting June 30. Wendy's is giving fans a whole new take o

Thousands of Wendy's restaurants will host local Girl Scout troops selling cookies as a national boothing partner DUBLIN, Ohio, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wendy's® is taking its iconic Frosty® to the next level with a new Thin Mints™-inspired treat that's equal parts cool and creamy, mint and chocolate. Wendy's, as a licensed partner of Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), is serving up the limited-time Thin Mints Frosty in Wendy's restaurants nationwide beginning Feb. 21*. The newest sweet treat will be available just in time to celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, when Girl Scout Cookies® are widely available across the country.

Cook to Succeed Gunther Plosch Effective December 2 DUBLIN, Ohio, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) today announced the appointment of Ken Cook as Chief Financial Officer, effective December 2, 2024. He will report to President and Chief Executive Officer Kirk Tanner and serve on the Wendy's Senior Leadership Team. Cook will succeed Gunther Plosch who has served as Chief Financial Officer since 2016 and will depart the Company at the end of the year after a transition with Cook. Cook most recently served as Head of Financial Planning and Analysis a

John Min Appointed Chief Legal Officer and Secretary Mary Greenlee Named Senior Vice President, U.S. Operations DUBLIN, Ohio, Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) ("Wendy's" or the "Company") announced today the appointment of John Min as the Company's Chief Legal Officer and Secretary and Mary Greenlee as Senior Vice President, U.S. Operations, effective today. These appointments represent the continued evolution of the Company's leadership structure to drive accountability and accelerate growth. Min will report to President and Chief Executive Officer, Kirk Tanner, and Greenlee will report to President, U.S., Abigail Pringle. Min succeeds E.J. Wunsch, who was app

Nelson Peltz Appointed Chairman Emeritus DUBLIN, Ohio, Sept. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Arthur B. Winkleblack as non-executive Chairman of the Board. He succeeds Nelson Peltz, who has been named Chairman Emeritus in recognition of his long-time leadership, counsel, guidance and contributions to the Board and the Company. Winkleblack has served as Lead Independent Director since October 2023 and has been a member of the Board since 2016. He also serves as Chairman of the Nominating and Corp

Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:BROS, "Dutch Bros"))), a west coast-based drive-thru beverage company focused on making a massive difference one cup at a time, has announced the appointment of Todd Penegor to its Board of Directors, where he will serve as an independent director. Penegor brings extensive executive leadership experience from his tenure as President and CEO of The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN), along with previous roles at Kellanova (formerly Kellogg Company) (NYSE:K) and Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240624176723/en/Todd Penegor (Photo: Business Wire) "Todd is a values-based lea

The newest Frosty is the berry best and brightest treat of the season DUBLIN, Ohio, June 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, Wendy's® fans can cool off with a new and oh-so-refreshing Frosty® treat. Now available nationwide for a limited time, Triple Berry Frosty* is the biggest and juiciest flavor to join Wendy's iconic Frosty lineup yet. Triple Berry Frosty combines three of the freshest fruit flavors of the season – strawberry, blackberry and raspberry – into one sweet summer treat. A Frosty that's just as bright in color as it is in berry flavor, Triple Berry Frosty is the sweet treat of the summer.

Elevation of Current Senior Leadership Team Members Supports Growth of Core Business Segments DUBLIN, Ohio, May 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) announced the appointment of Abigail Pringle to the newly-created role of President, U.S. and E.J. Wunsch to President, International effective June 17. Ms. Pringle has served as President, International and Chief Development Officer since 2019, and in numerous leadership roles across Development, Operations and Strategic Initiatives since joining the Company in 2002. Mr. Wunsch has served as Chief Legal Officer since joining the Company in 2016. He has been a strategic partner on various international initiatives across Au

DUBLIN, Ohio, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) announced the appointment of Matt Spessard as Chief Information Officer. He will report to President and Chief Executive Officer Kirk Tanner and serve on the Wendy's Senior Leadership Team. Spessard will succeed Kevin Vasconi who has served as Chief Information Officer since October 2020. WEN) is committed to doing the right thing and making a positive difference in the lives of others. This is most visible through the Company's support of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption® and its signature Wendy's Wonderful Kids® program, which seeks to find

Chair Mary J. Guilfoile, Who Has Served With Distinction, to Step Down Following the 2024 Annual Meeting William S. Simon and Jill Sutton, Who Collectively Possess Experience in Capital Allocation, Corporate Governance and Transformations, Have Been Added to the Board Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI) ("Pitney Bowes" or the "Company"), a global shipping and mailing company that provides technology, logistics and financial services, today announced that Mary J. Guilfoile will step down as Chair and retire from the Board of Directors (the "Board") following the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting"). The Board will elect a new Chair following Ms. Guilfoile's retirement. Add

Joseph Levato Will Not Stand for Re-Election at Wendy's 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Changes Reflect Wendy's Previously Disclosed Commitment to Ongoing Director Refreshment and Promotion of Board Diversity DUBLIN, Ohio, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) today announced that on December 13, 2023, its Board of Directors increased the size of the Board from 12 to 13 members and elected Wendy C. Arlin to serve as an independent director of the Company, effective immediately. In addition, Joseph A. ("Joe") Levato has notified the Board that he intends to retire from the Board and not stand for re-election at Wendy's 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Followi

NEW YORK and PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trian Fund Management, L.P. (together with its affiliates, "Trian", "our" or "we"), which beneficially owns $3 billion of common stock in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) ("Disney" or the "Company"), today submitted a notice of its intention to nominate two independent director candidates for election to the Disney Board of Directors (the "Board") at the Company's 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "2024 Annual Meeting"). Disney is one of the most iconic companies in the world with unrivaled scale, unparalleled customer loyalty, irreplaceable intellectual property ("IP"), and an enviable commercial flywheel. However,

DUBLIN, Ohio, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) announced the appointment of Dr. Beverly Stallings-Johnson to the newly created position of Vice President, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer effective March 15, 2021. Beverly will lead the Company's efforts to advance and promote diversity, equity and inclusion across the Wendy's global system, including with employees, franchisees and suppliers. Prior to joining Wendy's, Beverly served as Chief Diversity Officer for the City of Columbus, leading the City's Office of Diversity and Inclusion. In partnership with Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther, she helped to advance the Equity Agenda to impact disparities