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Major Wendy’s Franchisee Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
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Meritage Hospitality Group, operator of 314 Wendy's restaurants across 15 states, filed Chapter 11 on Sept. 17, 2026, after store-level EBITDA fell 48% in 2025.
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Chapter 11 could help them restructure but I hope it doesn't lead to more store closures in my area.
Wendy’s Launches Lisa Barlow’s Digital-Exclusive Meal
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Wendy's is launching Lisa Barlow's Baby Gorgeous Meal, a digital-exclusive duo tied to The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City that includes 10-piece nuggets, fries, a beverage, and a dipping sauce, available only in the Wendy's app and on DoorDash as a limited-time offer. Purchases through the app trigger entry into the Baby Gorgeous Sweepstakes with prizes ranging from Wendy's gift cards to a $10,000 grand prize, reinforcing a Bravo-branded promotional push around the partnership.
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Wendy Murphy: Plea deal likely in Clancy case
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Trian Plans No Wendy's Bid, Sources Say
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— Aug 26, 2026
Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management is not currently planning a take-private bid for Wendy's, despite earlier reports of a potential consortium, citing concerns about the company's performance, valuation, and strategic direction while keeping options open for the future. The development comes after a period of stock volatility sparked by takeover rumors, with Wendy's CEO Bob Wright implementing a turnaround plan as the shares rebound from a nine-month high.
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Anti-Data Center Group Planned Massive ‘Revolt.’ Barely A Soul Showed Up
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Wendy Williams in Facility for Cognitive Issues
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— Feb 21, 2024
At the end of her talk show, the “Wendy Williams Show,” the host acted unpredictably. Now, Williams is in a facility to address such issues as alcohol addiction and struggling with her mental health, memory and ability…
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Protesters Burn Down Wendy’s in Atlanta After Police Shooting
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— Jun 14, 2020
Protesters shut down a major highway in Atlanta on Saturday and burned down a Wendy’s restaurant where a black man was shot dead by police as he tried to escape arrest, an incident likely to fuel more nationwide…
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Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of U.S. Restaurants to Boost Profits
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— Nov 10, 2025
Wendy’s announced plans to close hundreds of U.S. restaurants in the coming months as part of an effort to boost profits and make its remaining stores more appealing to customers. According to The Associated Press , the…
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Wendy’s Locations Removing Burgers From Menu Due to Meat Shortages Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
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— May 5, 2020
Wendy’s is announcing that locations all over the United States are temporarily removing burgers from its menu due to a shortage of meat amid the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement to Restaurant Business, the…
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Burger King Pounces on Wendy’s ‘Surge Pricing’ Controversy, Announces Free Burgers
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— Mar 2, 2024
Wendy’s is known for having a heavy presence on social media and for using its accounts to roast its competitors. But on Wednesday, Burger King took the crown as the fast-food industry’s loudest instigator when it…
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Puka Nacua Injury News Sparks Mostly Concern Among Rams and Fantasy Fans
ESPN report on Rams WR Puka Nacua missing practice with hip/groin injury leads to widespread disappointment and lineup anxiety from Rams supporters and fantasy players, with limited opportunistic positivity from Giants fans and mostly neutral updates from media accounts.
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Man Indicted in Murder at Wendy's, Police Say He Had Violent Reaction After Being Asked to Pull Up
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— May 22, 2022
In yet another reminder that American society is in catastrophic decay, a Tennessee man allegedly killed a Wendy’s restaurant employee in the Democrat-run city of Memphis after an argument over a drive-thru order…
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Viral Video Shows What It’s Like to Order From Wendy’s New AI Drive-Thru System
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— Apr 24, 2024
A new viral video on X has highlighted Wendy’s innovative use of artificial intelligence with its FreshAI system, designed to enhance efficiency in the drive-thru ordering process. The video, posted by software…
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Mahomes, Kelce to Open Steakhouse in KC
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— Mar 15, 2024
Years ago Wendy’s asked, “Where’s the beef?” Today that answer appears to be Kansas City. That’s because Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, quarterback and tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, respectively, have joined…
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Top Legacy Media Exec Bails On Network Amid Legal Showdown With Trump
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— May 19, 2025
Wendy McMahon announced in a memo to staff Monday that she is stepping down from her role as president and CEO of CBS News and Stations. McMahon stated that the past few months have been a “challenging” time and that…
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LARRY ELDER: Apologies To Wendy’s, But Where’s The Beef?
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— Oct 26, 2024
Late-night comedian Stephen Colbert to Vice President Kamala Harris: “Polling shows a lot of people, especially independent voters, really want this to be a change election. And that they tend to break for you in terms…
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Federal Court Dismisses Pro-Abortion Groups’ Attempts To Compete With Pregnancy Centers For Federal Funding
A federal court shot down a lawsuit from pro-abortion groups alleging that new grant eligibility guidelines would exclude them from competing for public funds.
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NSA Director, Deputy Director Fired
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— Apr 4, 2025
National Security Agency Director Gen. Timothy Haugh and civilian Deputy Director Wendy Noble were fired, according to a senior defense official. Fox News reported it remains unclear why the pair was fired. The news…
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Wife of Submarine Pilot Related to Famous Couple Who Died on the Titanic
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— Jun 22, 2023
The wife of the pilot on the missing Titan submersible holding five passengers who failed to make it to the Titanic wreckage has a tragic connection with the historic ship. Wendy Rush, the wife of OceanGate CEO Stockton…
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Local Hero Rescues Cat Trapped in Storm Drain, Does What Fire Department Couldn't
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— Mar 29, 2022
When Flaik the cat ventured into a storm drain, he bit off more adventure than he could chew. His owner, Wendy Olivier, was worried sick when he disappeared into the pipes in Boise, Idaho. She could hear him meowing…
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Public to Honor Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta as Family Mourns After Police Shooting
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— Jun 22, 2020
A public viewing for Rayshard Brooks, the Black man shot in the back by an Atlanta police officer outside a Wendy’s restaurant, is planned for Monday at the city’s Ebenezer Baptist Church, with a private funeral to…
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Trump Defamation Lawsuit Brought By Central Park Five To Continue
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— Apr 10, 2025
A lawsuit claiming defamation against President Donald Trump by the Central Park Five will continue. Philadelphia-based U.S. District Judge Wendy Beetlestone ruled Thursday that the lawsuit brought by five Black and…
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TV Executive Found Dead Amid Financial Investigation of His Show
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— Feb 23, 2024
An executive on the daytime talk show “Sherri,” which replaced “The Wendy Williams Show” on many FOX stations in 2022, was recently found dead amid questions about the show’s finances, according to a report. Page Six…
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Kari Lake and Wendi Rogers Respond to Bizarre Video of Arizona AG Whipping Nunchucks Around
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— Oct 17, 2021
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich last week shared what has been described as a “ bizarre video ” that left some saying he should stick to his day job. Brnovich, who is seeking the 2022 Republican nomination for…
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Idaho Parrot and Puppy Go Viral on TikTok After Forming an Unlikely Friendship
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— Apr 4, 2021
You never know when a simple post is going to catapult you to social media fame — but that’s all it took for one unlikely pair to become an internet sensation. Pet owner Wendy Albright originally got Sweet Pea, a…
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