Wendy's Co.
- WEN · Nasdaq
- Retail-Eating & Drinking Places
- Dublin, OH
- 14,900 employees
- CIK 0000030697
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Executives
-
Robert D. Wright President & CEO 4, 2026-09-17 - Steven Cirulis CFO & Chf Strategy Ofc 4, 2026-09-17
- Ken Cook Chief Financial Officer 8-K, 2026-06-23
- Steven W. Cirulis Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer 8-K, 2026-06-23
- Kenneth M. Cook Chief Financial Officer 4, 2026-06-17
-
Aaron M. Kale Chief Accounting Officer 4, 2026-09-17
What leadership is saying
“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”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed November 5, 2026
Wendy's Co is a U.S. public company in retail-eating & drinking places (SIC 5810), headquartered in Dublin, OH. It trades as WEN on Nasdaq. Revenue was $2.2B in the fiscal year ending December 28, 2025, -3.1% from the year before. It reported about 14,900 employees. Robert D. Wright is President & CEO.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2023 | FY2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.2B 10-K, 2026-02-23 | $2.2B 10-K, 2026-02-23 | $2.2B 10-K, 2026-02-23 | $2.1B 10-K, 2025-02-21 | $1.9B 10-K, 2024-02-26 |
| Operating income | $343M 10-K, 2026-02-23 | $371M 10-K, 2026-02-23 | $382M 10-K, 2026-02-23 | $353M 10-K, 2025-02-21 | $367M 10-K, 2024-02-26 |
| SG&A | $253M 10-K, 2026-02-23 | $255M 10-K, 2026-02-23 | $250M 10-K, 2026-02-23 | $255M 10-K, 2025-02-21 | $243M 10-K, 2024-02-26 |
| Net income | $165M 10-K, 2026-02-23 | $194M 10-K, 2026-02-23 | $204M 10-K, 2026-02-23 | $177M 10-K, 2025-02-21 | $200M 10-K, 2024-02-26 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Robert D. Wright | President & CEO | 4, 2026-09-17 |
| Kirk Tanner | Named in proxy bio: President and Chief Executive Officer | DEF 14A, 2026-04-02 |
| Steven Cirulis Public Company CFO and Chief Strategy Officer | Board Member | Former Gap, McDonald’s, Panera, Potbelly | CFO & Chf Strategy Ofc | 4, 2026-09-17 |
| Ken Cook | Chief Financial Officer | 8-K, 2026-06-23 |
| Steven W. Cirulis | Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer | 8-K, 2026-06-23 |
| Kenneth M. Cook | Chief Financial Officer | 4, 2026-06-17 |
| Aaron M. Kale | Chief Accounting Officer | 4, 2026-09-17 |
| John Min Global Chief Legal Officer | Strategic Advisor | Business Leader | Class Action Litigation Defense | Mergers and Acquisitions | Commercial Mindset | Chief Legal Ofcr & Secretary | 4, 2026-09-17 |
| E.J. Wunsch | President, International | 4, 2026-09-17 |
| Matthew P. Spessard | Chief Information Officer | 4, 2026-09-17 |
| Peter J. Suerken JR | President, U.S. | 4, 2026-08-14 |
| Matthew Coley O'Brien | Chief People Officer | 4, 2026-03-18 |
| Tariq H. Hassan | CMO & Customer Growth Officer | 4, 2026-09-17 |
| Liliana Esposito | Chf Corp Affrs & Sustnblty Ofc | 4, 2026-09-17 |
| Lindsay J. Radkoski Chief Marketing Officer, U.S. at The Wendy's Company | CMO, U.S. | 4, 2026-08-18 |
| Peter May | Senior Vice Chairman | 10-K, 2026-02-23 |
What Wendy's Co does
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.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 28, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 191.2 million (as of October 29, 2026) | 10-Q, November 5, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $1.8B (as of June 27, 2025) | 10-K, February 23, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting May 20, 2026 (filed April 2, 2026) | DEF 14A, April 2, 2026 |
| Auditor | Deloitte & Touche LLP (Columbus, Ohio) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2025 | Peter J. Suerken JR President, U.S. | Buy | 500 | $4K | Form 4, November 21, 2025 |
| November 19, 2025 | John Min Chief Legal Ofcr & Secretary | Buy | 1,700 | $14K | Form 4, November 21, 2025 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-11-05
- 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
- 8-K filed 2026-11-05
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-08-17
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-08-07
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-07-28
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-06-23
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-06-09
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-05-22
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-05-20
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-05-08
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
Frequently asked questions about Wendy's Co
- What does Wendy's Co do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "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."
- What is Wendy's Co's revenue?
- $2.2B for the fiscal year ending December 28, 2025, from its 10-K filed February 23, 2026.
- Is Wendy's Co profitable?
- Wendy's Co reported net income of $165M for the fiscal year ending December 28, 2025.
- How many employees does Wendy's Co have?
- About 14,900 as of December 28, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Wendy's Co?
- Robert D. Wright, President & CEO, as named in a 4 filed September 17, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Wendy's Co?
- Steven Cirulis, CFO & Chf Strategy Ofc, as named in a 4 filed September 17, 2026.
- Where is Wendy's Co headquartered?
- Dublin, OH.
- What is Wendy's Co's stock ticker?
- WEN on Nasdaq.
- What industry is Wendy's Co in?
- Retail-Eating & Drinking Places, SIC code 5810.
- What is Wendy's Co's website?
- wendys.com.
- When does Wendy's Co report earnings next?
- November 6, 2026. Source: ir_event.
- Is Wendy's Co a public company?
- Yes. Wendy's Co files with the SEC under CIK 0000030697 and trades as WEN.
- Who audits Wendy's Co?
- Deloitte & Touche LLP, Columbus, Ohio, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Wendy's Co are outstanding?
- 191.2 million shares as of October 29, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 5, 2026.
- What is Wendy's Co's public float?
- $1.8B as of June 27, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed February 23, 2026.
- When is Wendy's Co's annual shareholder meeting?
- May 20, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed April 2, 2026.
- Have Wendy's Co insiders traded stock recently?
- Since November 19, 2025, officers and directors reported 0 open-market sales and 2 purchases worth about $18K on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Peter J. Suerken JR (President, U.S.) bought 500 shares on November 20, 2025.