Wendy's focuses on strategic realignment: Closing of 140 locations in the USA

The well-known international fast-food chain Wendy's announced today that 140 of its locations in the U.S. are set to close. According to CEO Kirk Tanner, this decision is based on a detailed analysis that identified locations with insufficient profitability. The management aims to open new locations that are expected to attract higher customer traffic. After thorough evaluation, Wendy's selected those restaurants that do not meet the company's high standards—regardless of their geographic location. Factors such as sales figures, growth opportunities, and the ability to provide a positive customer experience played a critical role in this decision. Earlier this year, Wendy's had already announced the closure of 100 additional locations. Nevertheless, the company shows growth tendencies, supported by the opening of new, improved restaurants and a stable stock price.