Wendy’s Statistics and Facts for 2024
Last Updated on: January 6th, 2024
Here are a few of the most interesting Wendy’s statistics and facts I was able to dig up including restaurant count, revenue totals and employee counts. As always, be sure to check back in the future as I will be updating this post as new and updated stats become available.
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Wendy’s Facts
Here is pretty much everything you ever wanted to know about Wendy’s.
- Website: Official Website
- Year Founded: 1969
- Headquarters: Dublin, OH
- Founder(s): Dave Thomas
- Current Chief Executive: Todd Penegor
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Wendy’s is an American fast food restaurant chain that was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas. It is known for its signature square-shaped hamburgers, freshly made salads, and frozen desserts. Wendy’s is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, and operates thousands of locations worldwide.
The menu at Wendy’s includes a variety of hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, sides like french fries and chili, and a selection of beverages. One of the notable items on the menu is the Dave’s Single, which is a hamburger made with a quarter-pound beef patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and condiments. Wendy’s is also well-known for its Frosty, a soft-serve frozen dessert available in chocolate and vanilla flavors.
Wendy’s differentiates itself from other fast food chains through its “fresh, never frozen” slogan, emphasizing the use of fresh beef and produce. The company has also focused on offering a range of salads and healthier options to cater to changing consumer preferences.
Beyond its menu, Wendy’s has become known for its social media presence and witty and sometimes humorous interactions with customers. The brand has developed a distinct voice on platforms like Twitter, engaging with followers and often responding to inquiries and comments in a playful manner.
Wendy’s operates both company-owned and franchise locations. It has expanded internationally and has a presence in various countries around the world. With its long history and recognizable brand, Wendy’s remains one of the major players in the fast food industry.
Wendy’s Restaurant Count
Number of Wendy’s restaurants globally:
- 2022: 7,095 restaurants
- 2021: 6,949 restaurants
- 2020: 6,828 restaurants
- 2019: 6,788 restaurants
- 2018: 6,711 restaurants
- 2017: 6,634 restaurants
- 2016: 6,537 restaurants
- 2015: 6,479 restaurants
- 2014: 6,515 restaurants
- 2013: 6,557 restaurants
- 2012: 6,594 restaurants
- 2011: 6,576 restaurants
Number of Wendy’s in the US:
Number of Wendy’s in the Canada:
Number of Wendy’s outside North America:
Wendy’s Revenue Totals
Wendy’s annual revenue:
- 2022: $2.095 billion
- 2021: $1.897 billion
- 2020: $1.733 billion
- 2019: $1.709 billion
- 2018: $1.589 billion
- 2017: $1.223 billion
- 2016: $1.435 billion
- 2015: $1.870 billion
- 2014: $1.998 billion
- 2013: $2.423 billion
- 2012: $2.435 billion
Wendy’s annual net income:
- 2021: $200 million
- 2020: $117 million
- 2019: $136 million
- 2018: $460 million
- 2017: $194 million
- 2016: $129 million
- 2015: $161 million
- 2014: $121 million
- 2013: $45 million
- 2012: $7 million
Additional Wendy’s Statistics
Number of Wendy’s restaurants that are operated by franchisees:
5,591 in the US and 1,089 international (2023)
Number of countries Wendy’s has restaurants in:
Please note that some of these numbers are easier to find than others. A few of these Wendy’s statistics come from their own reports, but some are based on news reports and not official company tallies. No information contained on DMR should be relied upon to make investment decisions. Basically, this is the best I can find and I don’t guarantee anything to be 100%.
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