# Wendy's Co (WEN)

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## Company

- Legal name: Wendy's Co
- Ticker: WEN (Nasdaq)
- SEC CIK: 0000030697
- Industry: Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (SIC 5810)
- Headquarters: Dublin, OH
- Fiscal year ends: January 3
- SEC filer category: Large accelerated filer
- Website: wendys.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wendys-international
- Next earnings date: Nov 6, 2026

## Key facts

- Revenue: $2.2B for the fiscal year ended Dec 28, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 23, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000009/0000030697-26-000009-index.html
- Operating income: $343.5M for the fiscal year ended Dec 28, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 23, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000009/0000030697-26-000009-index.html
- Net income: $165.1M for the fiscal year ended Dec 28, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 23, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000009/0000030697-26-000009-index.html
- SG&A: $252.7M for the fiscal year ended Dec 28, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 23, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000009/0000030697-26-000009-index.html
- Employees: 14,900 as of Dec 28, 2025, as reported in an SEC filing. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000009/wen-20251228.htm
- Shares outstanding: 191,242,899 as of Oct 29, 2026 (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000179/0000030697-26-000179-index.html
- Auditor: Deloitte & Touche LLP, Columbus, Ohio, named in the latest 10-K. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000009/wen-20251228.htm

## Business

Wendy’s is primarily engaged in the business of operating, developing and franchising a system of distinctive quick-service restaurants serving high quality food. Wendy’s opened its first restaurant in Columbus, Ohio in 1969.S.”)S.S. territories as of December 28, 2025.

Source: Item 1. Business, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000009/wen-20251228.htm

## Annual results

| Fiscal year ended | Revenue | Operating income | Net income | SG&A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2025 | $2.2B | $343.5M | $165.1M | $252.7M |
| Dec 29, 2024 | $2.2B | $371.4M | $194.4M | $255.2M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $2.2B | $382.0M | $204.4M | $250.0M |
| Jan 1, 2023 | $2.1B | $353.3M | $177.4M | $255.0M |
| Jan 2, 2022 | $1.9B | $367.0M | $200.4M | $243.0M |

Each figure comes from the annual report for that year. Filing links for every figure: https://steadybase.io/company/wendy-s-co.json

## Officers and directors

- Robert D. Wright, President & CEO. Source: Form 4 filed Sep 17, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000167/0000030697-26-000167-index.htm
- Steven Cirulis, CFO & Chf Strategy Ofc. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/stevecirulis. Source: Form 4 filed Sep 17, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000166/0000030697-26-000166-index.htm
- Ken Cook, Chief Financial Officer. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kencook. Source: 8-K filed Jun 23, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000119312526278576/d158135d8k.htm
- Steven W. Cirulis, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer. Source: 8-K filed Jun 23, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000119312526278576/d158135d8k.htm
- Kenneth M. Cook, Chief Financial Officer. Source: Form 4 filed Jun 17, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000095/0000030697-26-000095-index.htm
- E.J. Wunsch, President, International. Source: Form 4 filed Sep 17, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000170/0000030697-26-000170-index.htm
- Peter J. Suerken JR, President, U.S.. Source: Form 4 filed Aug 14, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000141/0000030697-26-000141-index.htm
- Aaron M. Kale, Chief Accounting Officer. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/aaron-kale-4104851. Source: Form 4 filed Sep 17, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000173/0000030697-26-000173-index.htm
- John Min, Chief Legal Ofcr & Secretary. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/john-k-min. Source: Form 4 filed Sep 17, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000168/0000030697-26-000168-index.htm
- Matthew P. Spessard, Chief Information Officer. Source: Form 4 filed Sep 17, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000171/0000030697-26-000171-index.htm
- Matthew Coley O'Brien, Chief People Officer. Source: Form 4 filed Mar 18, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000048/0000030697-26-000048-index.htm
- Arthur B. Winkleblack, Chairman and Director. Source: 10-K filed Feb 23, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000009/wen-20251228.htm
- Peter May, Senior Vice Chairman. Source: 10-K filed Feb 23, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000009/wen-20251228.htm
- Peter W. May, Senior Vice Chairman and Director. Source: 10-K filed Feb 23, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000009/wen-20251228.htm
- Tariq H. Hassan, CMO & Customer Growth Officer. Source: Form 4 filed Sep 17, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000165/0000030697-26-000165-index.htm
- Liliana Esposito, Chf Corp Affrs & Sustnblty Ofc. Source: Form 4 filed Sep 17, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000172/0000030697-26-000172-index.htm
- Lindsay J. Radkoski, CMO, U.S.. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lindsay-radkoski. Source: Form 4 filed Aug 18, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000149/0000030697-26-000149-index.htm
- Bradley Peltz, director. Source: 10-K filed Feb 23, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000009/wen-20251228.htm
- Kristin Dolan, director. Source: 10-K filed Feb 23, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000009/wen-20251228.htm
- Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, Director. Source: 10-K filed Feb 23, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000009/wen-20251228.htm
- Michelle J. Mathews-Spradlin, Director. Source: 10-K filed Feb 23, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000009/wen-20251228.htm
- Peter H. Rothschild, Director. Source: 10-K filed Feb 23, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000009/wen-20251228.htm
- Richard H. Gomez, Director. Source: 10-K filed Feb 23, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000009/wen-20251228.htm
- Wendy C. Arlin, Director. Source: 10-K filed Feb 23, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000009/wen-20251228.htm
- Kirk Tanner, Named in proxy. Source: DEF 14A filed Apr 2, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000119312526140220/d79835ddef14a.htm

## Recent 8-K events

- Nov 5, 2026: Item 1.01, Entry into a material definitive agreement; Item 3.03, Material modification to rights of security holders; Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 5.03, Amendments to articles or bylaws; change in fiscal year; Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000119312526448576/d305992d8k.htm
- Nov 5, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000119312526448548/d129346d8k.htm
- Aug 17, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000119312526354008/d126117d8k.htm
- Aug 7, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000119312526339132/d130352d8k.htm
- Jul 28, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000119312526321244/d158954d8k.htm
- Jun 23, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000119312526278576/d158135d8k.htm
- Jun 9, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000119312526263775/d129353d8k.htm
- May 22, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 5.07, Submission of matters to a vote of security holders; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000119312526236835/d69431d8k.htm
- May 20, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000119312526231809/d122885d8k.htm
- May 8, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000119312526213270/d70702d8k.htm

## Insider trades (Form 4)

- Nov 20, 2025: Peter J. Suerken JR (President, U.S.) bought 500 shares, about $3,940. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069725000043/0000030697-25-000043-index.htm
- Nov 19, 2025: John Min (Chief Legal Ofcr & Secretary) bought 1,700 shares, about $13,906. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069725000042/0000030697-25-000042-index.htm

## What management said

- "I’m encouraged by how quickly our system has aligned around Dave’s Way , our multi-year business strategy rooted in the values and standards established by our founder" Bob Wright, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Wendy’s Company (8-K filed Nov 5, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000119312526448548/d129346dex991.htm
- "We have evaluated the investment needs of Dave’s Way and are confident we have the financial capacity to execute the strategy" Steve Cirulis, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer of The Wendy’s Company (8-K filed Nov 5, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000119312526448548/d129346dex991.htm

## Latest filings

- 8-K filed Aug 17, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000119312526354008/d126117d8k.htm
- 10-K filed Feb 23, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000009/wen-20251228.htm
- 10-Q filed Aug 7, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000003069726000116/wen-20260628.htm
- DEF 14A filed Apr 2, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000119312526140220/d79835ddef14a.htm

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