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Wendy's to Close Up to 350 Locations Amid Sales Decline

11/7/2025

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Wendy's will close 200–350 underperforming U.S. locations, announced by Interim CEO Ken Cook.
The closures affect a mid single-digit share of Wendy's about 6,000 U.S. restaurants.
The move aims to boost performance and allow franchisees to reinvest in remaining outlets, with Cook citing strong demand for new chicken tenders.
The move follows a year after 140 locations were shut down.
Wendy's reported a 4.7% decline in same-store sales.

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Wendy's will close 200–350 underperforming U.S. locations, announced by Interim CEO Ken Cook.
The closures affect a mid single-digit share of Wendy's about 6,000 U.S. restaurants.
The move aims to boost performance and allow franchisees to reinvest in remaining outlets, with Cook citing strong demand for new chicken tenders.
The move follows a year after 140 locations were shut down.
Wendy's reported a 4.7% decline in same-store sales.