Wendy’s is shrinking on purpose—and that’s the point
TL;DR
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- Wendy’s plans to close roughly 300 underperforming U.S. restaurants in 2026 (about 5%–6% of its footprint), after closing 28 at the end of 2025.
- The closures are positioned as part of a broader brand refresh (“Project Fresh”) aimed at improving store quality and customer experience.
- Wendy’s is navigating this reset during a CEO transition: Kirk Tanner left for Hershey in August 2025; CFO Ken Cook has been interim CEO since July 2025.
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