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Wendy’s is a global quick-service restaurant brand known for square burgers, the Frosty dessert, and a menu built around burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, salads, and breakfast in many markets. The company operates a mix of company-owned and franchise restaurants, and its performance is often best understood through systemwide sales (sales across the full system) and net new restaurant additions.
Because The Wendy’s Company is publicly traded, its earnings releases provide consistent, verifiable metrics on sales and unit growth.
Wendy’s by the Numbers
- Global systemwide sales: $14.0B (full-year 2025)
- Q4 systemwide sales: $3.4B (Q4 2025)
- Net new restaurants: 157 (full-year 2025)
- International net new restaurants: 121 (2025)
- International systemwide sales growth: +8.1% (full-year 2025)
Key Wendy’s Metrics
| Metric | Value | Year (as reported) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global systemwide sales | $14.0 billion | Full-year 2025 | Wendy’s IR release |
| Global systemwide sales | $3.4 billion | Q4 2025 | Wendy’s IR release |
| Net new restaurants | 157 | Full-year 2025 | Wendy’s IR release |
| International net new restaurants | 121 | Full-year 2025 | PR Newswire summary |
| International systemwide sales growth | +8.1% | Full-year 2025 | Wendy’s IR release |
What Wendy’s Sells
- Burgers: flagship Dave’s line and premium limited-time offerings.
- Chicken: chicken sandwiches and nuggets, often central to promotions.
- Dessert + sides: Frosty, fries, and signature items like chili.
FAQ
How much does Wendy’s sell across its system?
Wendy’s reported global systemwide sales of $14.0 billion for full-year 2025.
Is Wendy’s growing its restaurant footprint?
Wendy’s reported 157 net new restaurants added in 2025, including 121 net new restaurants internationally.
How fast is Wendy’s growing internationally?
Wendy’s reported international systemwide sales grew 8.1% for full-year 2025.
