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The Reason Wendy's Frostys Are So Delicious
 |  yahoo.comhttps://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/videos/reason-wendys-frostys-delicious-133000495.html
Restaurant Dividends Flashing Warning Signs Income Investors Should Not Ignore
 |  247wallst.comhttps://247wallst.com/investing/2026/10/04/4-restaurant-dividends-flashing-warning-signs-income-investors-should-not-ignore/?utm_source=snapi
I ranked the signature burgers from McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King. My favorite surprised me.
October 4 at 9:10 AM  |  businessinsider.comhttps://www.businessinsider.com/classic-burgers-mcdonalds-wendys-burger-king-comparison-photos
Why brands like E.l.f., Wendy's and Gap are branching out into original music
October 4 at 8:00 AM  |  cnbc.comhttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/04/elf-wendys-gap-music-marketing.html
Ordering a croissant sandwich at Wendy's? You may want to skip this one
October 3 at 7:37 PM  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/food-and-drink/recipes/ordering-a-croissant-sandwich-at-wendy-s-you-may-want-to-skip-this-one/ar-AA2duv9X
Wendy's Best Breakfast Sandwich By Far Rivals A Best-Selling Chick-Fil-A Item
October 3 at 7:37 PM  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/wendys-best-breakfast-sandwich-by-far-rivals-a-best-selling-chick-fil-a-item/ar-AA2duHTL
Chick-Fil-A Vs Wendy's: Who Has The Healthier Spicy Chicken Sandwich?
October 3 at 9:36 AM  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/food-and-drink/general/chick-fil-a-vs-wendy-s-who-has-the-healthier-spicy-chicken-sandwich/ar-AA2duyWM
8 reasons to never eat at Wendy's
October 2 at 2:41 PM  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/8-reasons-to-never-eat-at-wendys/ar-AA2dpSkW
After 6 years at No. 2, Wendy’s lost its spot to Burger King
October 1 at 10:07 AM  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-au/money/general/after-6-years-at-no-2-wendy-s-lost-its-spot-to-burger-king/vi-AA2dkVh7
Wendy’s made an emo album. Blue Bottle pressed jazz on vinyl. This is marketing now
September 30, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/music/wendy-s-made-an-emo-album-blue-bottle-pressed-jazz-on-vinyl-this-is-marketing-now/ar-AA2dj40a
McDonald's vs Wendy's: Which has better nuggets, according to customers?
September 30, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/mcdonalds-vs-wendys-which-has-better-nuggets-according-to-customers/ar-AA2dg7a7
The Wendy's Company's Problems Shouldn't Be Ignored
September 29, 2026  |  seekingalpha.comhttps://seekingalpha.com/article/4950855-wendys-stock-problems-should-not-be-ignored?utm_source=marketbeat.com&utm_medium=referral&feed_item_type=article?source=MarketBeat
Another Tallahassee Wendy's closes its doors amid national closures
September 29, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/another-tallahassee-wendy-s-closes-its-doors-amid-national-closures/ar-AA2dd4Gz
The Unexpected Way Wendy's Sources Its Tomatoes
September 29, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/the-unexpected-way-wendys-sources-its-tomatoes/ar-AA2ddJjN
Which Companies Are Screaming ‘Take Me Private'? These 3 Fit the Bill
September 29, 2026  |  247wallst.comhttps://247wallst.com/investing/2026/09/29/which-companies-are-screaming-take-me-private-these-3-fit-the-bill/?utm_source=snapi
What's Wrong With Wendy's Stock?
September 29, 2026  |  fool.comhttps://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/29/whats-wrong-with-wendys-stock/?source=marketbeat&utm_source=marketbeat&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=article&referring_guid=8ce33154-e3ce-473c-8bb7-6455a7a5f6a0
McDonald's vs Wendy's: Which chain serves a healthier classic chicken sandwich
September 29, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/mcdonalds-vs-wendys-which-chain-serves-a-healthier-classic-chicken-sandwich/ar-AA2d8ODK
Layne's Chicken Fingers confirmed for former Andrews Highway Wendy's
September 28, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/layne-s-chicken-fingers-confirmed-for-former-andrews-highway-wendy-s/ar-AA2d8v6i
Wendy's franchisee in bankruptcy. Full list of 40+ Georgia locations
September 28, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/economy/wendy-s-franchisee-in-bankruptcy-full-list-of-40-georgia-locations/ar-AA2d6OYy
Wendy’s is closing more stores: See a list of doomed locations from a major franchisee in ongoing bankruptcy
September 27, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/wendy-s-is-closing-more-stores-see-a-list-of-doomed-locations-from-a-major-franchisee-in-ongoing-bankruptcy/ar-AA2d4hCL
Wendy's (WEN) Franchise Strains and Dividend Cut Could Be A Game Changer For Investors
September 27, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/wendys-wen-franchise-strains-dividend-221113105.html
McDonald's vs Wendy's: The fast food chain with a healthier classic cheeseburger
September 27, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/mcdonalds-vs-wendys-the-fast-food-chain-with-a-healthier-classic-cheeseburger/ar-AA2d1NOn
The Wendy's Company $WEN Shares Newly Bought by Bank of America Corp DE
September 27, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-the-wendys-company-wen-shares-newly-bought-by-bank-of-america-corp-de-2026-09-27/
Wendy’s Franchisee Bankruptcy Affects 314 Restaurants
September 26, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/small-business/articles/wendy-franchisee-bankruptcy-affects-314-185909151.html
1 Franchisee Just Waved a Giant Red Flag for Wendy’s Stock Amid Ch. 11 Bankruptcy Filing
September 26, 2026  |  barchart.comhttps://www.barchart.com/story/news/4815400/1-franchisee-just-waved-a-giant-red-flag-for-wendys-stock-amid-ch-11-bankruptcy-filing
What's the future of 13 northwest Ohio Wendy's?
September 26, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/whats-the-future-of-13-northwest-ohio-wendys/ar-AA2cZoxt
Wendy’s is in its feelings: The fast food chain just dropped an emo album about fries, Frostys and heartbreak
September 26, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/wendy-s-is-in-its-feelings-the-fast-food-chain-just-dropped-an-emo-album-about-fries-frostys-and-heartbreak/ar-AA2d0k7Y
Wendy’s (WEN) Hit by Franchisee Troubles Amid Takeover Interest
September 25, 2026  |  insidermonkey.comhttps://www.insidermonkey.com/news/wendys-wen-hit-by-franchisee-troubles-amid-takeover-interest-1842604/
A major Wendy's franchisee filed for bankruptcy. Here's what it means for 314 locations
September 25, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/a-major-wendys-franchisee-filed-for-bankruptcy-heres-what-it-means-for-314-locations/ar-AA2cXTwy
Wendy's Company Stock Short Interest Rises to 35.95%
September 25, 2026  |  quiverquant.comQ
Wendy’s is bringing back its nostalgic yellow packaging after decades away, but fans want more than the throwback look
September 25, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/wendy-s-is-bringing-back-its-nostalgic-yellow-packaging-after-decades-away-but-fans-want-more-than-the-throwback-look/ar-AA2cXbn5
The Wendy's Company $WEN Shares Bought by State Street Corp
September 25, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-the-wendys-company-wen-shares-bought-by-state-street-corp-2026-09-25/
Wendy's drops a real emo EP with members of Silverstein, Blessthefall and more
September 25, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/wendys-drops-a-real-emo-ep-with-members-of-silverstein-blessthefall-and-more/ar-AA2cUKy3
9 Wendy's Breakfast Sandwiches, Ranked Worst To Best
September 25, 2026  |  yahoo.comhttps://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/9-wendys-breakfast-sandwiches-ranked-222300261.html
Could 7 Mississippi Wendy's restaurants close?
September 24, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/could-7-mississippi-wendys-restaurants-close/ar-AA2cUbP5
Wendy’s Goes Emo with ‘Songs to Listen to in a Wendy’s Parking Lot’ Album
September 24, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/wendy-s-goes-emo-with-songs-to-listen-to-in-a-wendy-s-parking-lot-album/ar-AA2cUnDX
Wendy's franchisee declares bankruptcy. These GA restaurants impacted
September 24, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/wendys-franchisee-declares-bankruptcy-these-ga-restaurants-impacted/ar-AA2cUrd7
A major Wendy's franchisee filed for bankruptcy
September 24, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/bankruptcy/a-major-wendy-s-franchisee-filed-for-bankruptcy/ar-AA2cTpaS
Wendy's franchisee declares bankruptcy. These Ohio restaurants may be affected
September 24, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/bankruptcy/wendy-s-franchisee-declares-bankruptcy-these-ohio-restaurants-may-be-affected/ar-AA2cSPUu
Wendy's releases new emo album with metalcore, pop punk vocalists
September 23, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/money/wendys-releases-new-emo-album-with-metalcore-pop-punk-vocalists/ar-AA2cPlDm
Future of 13 Massachusetts Wendy’s restaurants uncertain after franchisee files bankruptcy
September 23, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/small-business/articles/future-13-massachusetts-wendy-restaurants-174543518.html
Have a Wendy's where you live? Why it might end up closing
September 23, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/have-a-wendys-where-you-live-why-it-might-end-up-closing/ar-AA2cPIHJ
Local Wendy's franchisee files for bankruptcy. What that means.
September 23, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/small-business/articles/local-wendys-franchisee-files-bankruptcy-183041759.html
Wendy’s made an emo album for sitting in its parking lot
September 23, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/wendy-s-made-an-emo-album-for-sitting-in-its-parking-lot/ar-AA2cPVfe
Wendy’s releases EP featuring 6 pop punk and emo-inspired songs
September 23, 2026  |  yahoo.comhttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/wendy-releases-ep-featuring-6-180000617.html
Wendy's says it terminated Michigan franchisee before bankruptcy. What's at stake
September 23, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/wendys-says-it-terminated-michigan-franchisee-before-bankruptcy-whats-at-stake/ar-AA2cPYYN
Wendy's franchisee files for bankruptcy. What will happen to Indiana stores?
September 23, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/wendy-s-franchisee-files-for-bankruptcy-what-will-happen-to-indiana-stores/ar-AA2cPv6G
McDonald's Falls 4% as Investor Day Sets $8.5B Franchisee Support Plan; Wendy's Dips, Yum! Brands Holds Steady
September 23, 2026  |  247wallst.comhttps://247wallst.com/investing/2026/09/23/mcdonalds-falls-4-as-investor-day-sets-8-5b-franchisee-support-plan-wendys-dips-yum-brands-holds-steady/?utm_source=snapi
Wendy’s Franchisee with Over 300 Locations Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: Here’s How It Will Impact Restaurants
September 22, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/wendy-s-franchisee-with-over-300-locations-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-here-s-how-it-will-impact-restaurants/ar-AA2cHopJ
Wendy's franchisee files for bankruptcy. Any Florida locations closing?
September 22, 2026  |  usatoday.comhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/dining/2026/09/22/wendys-bankruptcy-florida-locations/91884862007/

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