We have a brand that certainly travels outside the U.S. and has the capability to provide great value and profitability and returns to franchisees. So we've recently brought on another 70 franchisees and approved another group of franchisees to drive that development. we're looking at international development as a real opportunity.

Feb 15, 2024 / receipt, needs a key / Kirk, CEO | earnings call 2024-02-15 | transcript 2ed46275-3e5e-45d4-9976-0af52c8fbd44 | chars 36922-37256 | segment 37

The increase in G&A was primarily driven by higher salaries and benefits as a result of investments in resources to support our development and digital organizations, technology costs primarily related to our ERP implementation, and increased travel expenses.

Mar 1, 2023 / receipt, needs a key / Gunter Plush, CFO | earnings call 2023-03-01 | transcript 37cb7635-7535-42f9-aa4e-01bf605be65d | chars 5822-6081 | segment 6

This was partially offset by higher salaries and benefits as a result of investments in resources to support our development and digital organizations, increased travel expenses, and technology cost primarily related to our ERP implementation.

Nov 9, 2022 / receipt, needs a key / Gunter Plush, CFO | earnings call 2022-11-09 | transcript d1be1951-1367-45d9-91d3-5ce7e250cbe4 | chars 12315-12558 | segment 12

This was partially offset by higher salaries and benefits as a result of investment in resources to support our development and digital organizations, technology costs primarily related to our ERP implementation, and increased travel expenses.

Aug 10, 2022 / receipt, needs a key / Gunter Plush, CFO | earnings call 2022-08-10 | transcript 2611c4e4-998d-49d4-9392-9d9644e14de4 | chars 14365-14608 | segment 14

We are also expecting an increase in technology cost related to the company's ERP implementation increased costs related to annual merit increases, increased travel as we are lapping low travel activities due to COVID, and additional costs to support the acquisition of franchise operated restaurants.

Mar 1, 2022 / receipt, needs a key / Gunter Plush, CFO | earnings call 2022-03-01 | transcript 2940d77b-35b2-4c7a-9b93-6a5f02fc066f | chars 18844-19145 | segment 18

Higher technology costs primarily related to our ERP implementation and increased travel expenses.

Nov 10, 2021 / receipt, needs a key / JP, CFO | earnings call 2021-11-10 | transcript 0d3341de-9717-489e-8603-83b4d1073eea | chars 11874-11972 | segment 12

The increase in G&A was primarily driven by a higher incentive compensation accrual as a result of our improved outlook for 2021 that was partially offset by reduced travel expenses.

May 12, 2021 / receipt, needs a key / Gunter Plush, CFO | earnings call 2021-05-12 | transcript ba751712-0916-4c11-acff-146a88164d8d | chars 14135-14317 | segment 14

Due to the ongoing travel restrictions, all our investor meetings will once again be virtual events this quarter.

May 12, 2021 / receipt, needs a key / Greg Lemenchek, other | earnings call 2021-05-12 | transcript ba751712-0916-4c11-acff-146a88164d8d | chars 17765-17878 | segment 18

The increase in G&A was driven by higher professional fees related to IT-related costs and the $2.5 million impact of the 53rd week. This was partially offset by reduced travel expenses.

Mar 3, 2021 / receipt, needs a key / Gunther Plush, CFO | earnings call 2021-03-03 | transcript 983c31f1-14e6-44d3-8439-474ad9686d4a | chars 6370-6556 | segment 6

Finally, we expect G&A to increase to approximately $220 million, driven primarily by company-specific investment in technology of about $10 million, with the remainder being driven by increases to travel.

Mar 3, 2021 / receipt, needs a key / GP, CFO | earnings call 2021-03-03 | transcript 983c31f1-14e6-44d3-8439-474ad9686d4a | chars 22524-22729 | segment 23

Due to the ongoing travel restrictions, all our investor meetings for the first quarter will be virtual events.

Mar 3, 2021 / receipt, needs a key / Wendy's Management, other | earnings call 2021-03-03 | transcript 983c31f1-14e6-44d3-8439-474ad9686d4a | chars 25849-25960 | segment 26

This was due to a low incentive compensation accrual and reduced travel.

Nov 4, 2020 / receipt, needs a key / Todd, CFO | earnings call 2020-11-04 | transcript 91bfec65-99a8-4b4c-bfd7-c525a1565eb3 | chars 15924-15996 | segment 16

Ongoing traffic headwinds expected to constrain systemwide sales growth

ir_statement / Sep 16, 2026 / receipt

Pressure on Company-operated restaurant margin expected from sales deleverage and 5% to 6% commodity inflation

ir_statement / Sep 16, 2026 / receipt

WITHDRAWING FULL-YEAR 2026 OUTLOOK

ir_statement / Sep 16, 2026 / receipt

Opened 21 new U.S. and 27 new international restaurants

ir_statement / Sep 16, 2026 / receipt