The Wendy's Company

We’re excited to share that Ilija Vadjon has been promoted to Chief Information Security Officer! We believe his leadership and 13 years of extensive experience with the brand will continue to enable us to deliver secure, stable, and scalable information security solutions that empower the business to drive growth and expand global brand access with confidence. Congratulations Ilija!

Check out Wendy’s FreshAI on NBC News! This technology is all about enhancing the crew and customer experience the Wendy’s way: meeting our customers where and how they want to order their iconic fan favorites.

Calling all Wendy’s fans down under! This week, our franchise partner Flynn Group opened their first of 200 Wendy’s restaurants in Australia on Cavill Avenue in Surfer's Paradise, Gold Coast. Aussies can experience signature menu items, like the Classic Double and cool, creamy Frosty dessert, and try our double hand-breaded chicken tenders made with premium 100% Australian chicken. We’re excited to bring our fresh, famous food to more fans as we continue our expansion across the country and the Asia Pacific region. We hope to see you soon!

Earlier this week, we launched our new 2 for $7 deal, furthering our commitment to deliver value for Wendy's fans alongside menu items they know and love. Featuring four items to choose from, this limited-time offer provides sixteen different ways to create a perfect combo. Click the headline to read our Square Deal blog post for more information and other ways to save on your Wendy's favorites! 

Hey Wendy’s fans in Wales! We’re seeking world-class franchise partners with a passion for fueling growth to scale the Wendy’s brand in Wales. To learn more about franchising at Wendy's, visit https://lnkd.in/g4DECjWg. 

We are excited to welcome Russ Mischner as Wendy’s new Vice President, Integrated Marketing! With more than 25 years of experience leading integrated marketing on behalf of globally recognized, consumer-first brands, Russ is a seasoned marketer ready to champion fresh, bold thinking and meet Wendy’s consumers in the places and spaces they enjoy. 

The countdown is complete … Wendy’s 2025 Frosty Key Tags are back and available for purchase in restaurants, online and on the Wendy’s app nationwide! At just $3, Wendy’s fans can score a free Jr. Frosty Treat with any purchase all year long – a perfect stocking stuffer or sweet surprise for friends, family and community members – while supporting foster care adoption through the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.

WeCANstruct is back! To celebrate our 55th anniversary, teams of Wendy’s and Quality Supply Chain Co-op, Inc. employees created life-size Wendy’s-themed structures using unopened shelf-stable food. Through this event, Wendy’s donated more than $26,000 of food, which amounted to nearly 11,000 cans of food, to the Dublin Food Pantry. Congratulations to the winning team, Quality CANstruction, on your replica of the very first Wendy’s restaurant that opened in Columbus in 1969. We can’t wait to see what our teams CANstruct next year!

This Giving Tuesday, we’re proud to share that Wendy’s is making charitable donations to 17 organizations across the globe through our Community Giving Program. Through this program, Wendy’s Company employees - from our Senior Leadership Team to our restaurant managers and crew - can nominate a charitable organization they support to receive a grant. Click the link to read more!

As temps drop this holiday season, Wendy’s new $3.99 Spicy Chicken Sandwich deal is here to turn up the heat. Fans have long enjoyed our unique, fiery blend of peppers and eight spices – now it comes with a hot deal available exclusively in our app. It’s the latest example of how we’re doubling down on our iconic core menu and delivering great value offers for customers and brand fans! https://lnkd.in/gXJSQRb6