The Wendy's Company (WEN) News
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Trian Seeks to Acquire Wendy’s for $7.35 per Share
Trian Group seeks to acquire all outstanding Wendy’s common shares for $7.35 per share in cash.
EQUITY | Nov 05, 2026, 12:23 PM UTC
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Wendy’s reports third-quarter 2026 results
Wendy’s launched Dave’s Way, a multi-year strategy focused on growing customer traffic and market share.
EQUITY | Nov 05, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
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Wendy’s U.S. Same-Restaurant Sales Fall 5.7% in 3Q
Wendy’s reported a 5.7% decrease in U.S. same-restaurant sales in the third quarter.
EARNINGS | Nov 05, 2026, 12:13 PM UTC
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Wendy’s 3Q global systemwide sales decreased 5.9%
EARNINGS | Nov 05, 2026, 12:13 PM UTC
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Wendy’s Q3 Adjusted EPS Tops Estimate, Revenue Falls Short
Wendy’s reported adjusted EPS of USD 0.13 versus an IBES estimate of USD 0.09. Q3 adjusted revenue was USD 435.6 million versus an IBES estimate of USD 530.5 million.
EQUITY | Nov 05, 2026, 12:09 PM UTC
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Trian-Led Group Offers to Take Wendy’s Private for $7.35 a Share
A Trian Management-led group disclosed a $7.35-per-share offer in a Schedule 13D filing. The filing was by the group, not Wendy’s.
MNA | Oct 29, 2026, 06:32 PM UTC
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Restaurant Brands Beats Sales Estimates as Burger King Promotions Attract Customers
Restaurant Brands reported sales above estimates, with Burger King promotions attracting customers.
EARNINGS | Oct 29, 2026, 10:35 AM UTC
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Restaurant Brands tops sales estimates as Burger King deals draw diners
EARNINGS | Oct 29, 2026, 10:34 AM UTC
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Wendy’s to Assess Peltz-Led Group’s $7.35-Per-Share Buyout Offer
Wendy’s said it will evaluate Nelson Peltz’s Trian-led group’s offer, which values the fast-food chain at roughly $1.43 billion. Retail traders expect more offers to emerge.
MNA | Oct 29, 2026, 01:56 AM UTC
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Blackwells Comments on Trian’s $7.35-Per-Share Wendy’s Proposal
Blackwells issued a statement about Trian’s proposal to acquire The Wendy’s Company for $7.35 per share.
EQUITY | Oct 28, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC
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Wendy’s receives take-private proposal
Wendy’s received a take-private proposal from a group led by Nelson Peltz.
MNA | Oct 28, 2026, 07:11 PM UTC
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Wendy’s Confirms Receipt of Unsolicited Trian Partners Proposal
Wendy’s said it received an unsolicited proposal from Trian Partners.
MNA | Oct 28, 2026, 06:49 PM UTC
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Wendy’s shares rise 15% after proposal from Trian Partners
Wendy’s confirmed receipt of a proposal from Trian Partners as its shares rose 15%.
MNA | Oct 28, 2026, 06:49 PM UTC
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Wendy's Receives Takeover Offer
An investor group led by Trian Partners has made a takeover offer for Wendy's.
MNA | Oct 28, 2026, 06:47 PM UTC
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Wendy’s Forms Independent Committee to Evaluate Trian Proposal
Wendy’s board formed an independent committee to evaluate a proposal from Trian Partners.
EQUITY | Oct 28, 2026, 06:47 PM UTC
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Wendy’s Confirms Receipt of Unsolicited Trian Proposal
The Wendy’s Company confirmed it received an unsolicited proposal from Trian Partners.
MNA | Oct 28, 2026, 06:47 PM UTC
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Wendy's Confirms Receipt of Unsolicited Proposal From Trian Partners
MNA | Oct 28, 2026, 06:45 PM UTC
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Wendy’s Confirms Receipt of Unsolicited Proposal
Wendy’s said it received an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from Trian Partners and other named parties.
MNA | Oct 28, 2026, 06:45 PM UTC
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US Equities Rise Intraday as Fed Decision Looms
US equities are higher intraday, with a Federal Reserve decision looming.
EQUITY | Oct 28, 2026, 05:25 PM UTC
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Trian Fund Management Makes $1.4 Billion Offer for Wendy's
Trian Fund Management has offered $1.4 billion for Wendy's, saying the chain requires significant capital investment to get back on track. Wendy's rose 15% on the offer news but remains down 15.1% so far this year.
MNA | Oct 28, 2026, 05:24 PM UTC
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Wendy’s Receives $1.4 Billion Takeover Offer From Trian-Led Group
The headline reports GE Vernova’s planned $9 billion acquisition of Trench Group and a $1.4 billion takeover offer for Wendy’s from a Trian-led group.
EQUITY | Oct 28, 2026, 03:48 PM UTC
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Trian Partners Propose $1.4B Acquisition to Take Wendy’s Private
Wendy’s shares rose 15% on Wednesday after Trian Fund Management and its partners proposed acquiring the fast-food chain for about $1.4 billion.
MNA | Oct 28, 2026, 02:49 PM UTC
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Wendy’s Receives Take-Private Proposal From Peltz-Led Consortium
Wendy’s received a take-private proposal from a consortium led by Peltz.
MNA | Oct 28, 2026, 02:41 PM UTC
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Wendy’s receives take-private proposal from Peltz-led group
Wendy’s received a proposal to take the company private from a group led by Nelson Peltz.
MNA | Oct 28, 2026, 02:40 PM UTC
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Wendy’s receives privatization offer from Peltz-led consortium
The updated report says Wendy’s received a privatization offer from a consortium led by Peltz.
MNA | Oct 28, 2026, 02:39 PM UTC
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Trian offers to take Wendy’s private in deal valuing it at $1.4 billion
A regulatory filing showed Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management has offered to take Wendy’s private in a deal valuing the burger chain at about $1.4 billion.
MNA | Oct 28, 2026, 01:54 PM UTC
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Wendy’s shares rise after Trian’s privatization offer
Wendy’s shares rose after Trian made an offer to take the company private.
MNA | Oct 28, 2026, 01:08 PM UTC
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Wendy’s shares jump after take-private proposal
Wendy’s shares rose about 16% in premarket trading after Triyan’s take-private proposal.
MNA | Oct 28, 2026, 01:08 PM UTC
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Trian Offers $1.4 Billion in Cash to Acquire Wendy’s
Trian Fund Management submitted an all-cash offer to acquire Wendy’s that could take the fast-food chain private, according to a regulatory filing. Wendy’s shares rose 15% to $7.08 in premarket trading.
EQUITY | Oct 28, 2026, 01:08 PM UTC
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Trian macht Wendy’s ein Übernahmeangebot über 1,4 Milliarden Dollar
Wendy’s hat von Trian, der Firma von Nelson Peltz, ein Übernahmeangebot in Höhe von 1,4 Milliarden Dollar erhalten.
MNA | Oct 28, 2026, 12:48 PM UTC
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Trian Says Proposed Wendy’s Deal Would Include Flynn, BlueFive
Trian Fund Management says a proposed deal for Wendy’s would be funded with Flynn, BlueFive Capital, Sixth Street Partners and others.
MNA | Oct 28, 2026, 12:48 PM UTC
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Trian, de Peltz, faz oferta de aquisição de US$ 1,4 bilhão pela Wendy's
A Wendy's recebeu uma oferta de aquisição de US$ 1,4 bilhão da Trian, de Nelson Peltz.
MNA | Oct 28, 2026, 12:48 PM UTC
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Trian submits non-binding $7.35-per-share cash proposal to Wendy’s
Trian submitted Wendy’s a non-binding proposal offering $7.35 per share in cash.
MNA | Oct 28, 2026, 12:38 PM UTC
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Trian Makes Takeover Bid for Wendy’s, WSJ Reports
The Wall Street Journal reports, citing sources, that Trian Fund Management has made a takeover bid for Wendy’s.
MNA | Oct 28, 2026, 12:23 PM UTC
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Trian Proposes to Buy Wendy’s, WSJ Reports
Trian Fund Management has proposed acquiring Wendy’s, the Wall Street Journal reports.
MNA | Oct 28, 2026, 12:14 PM UTC
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Wendy’s to report Q3 2026 results on Nov. 5
EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC
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Wendy's Hit by Major Franchisee Bankruptcy
Wendy's NASDAQ:WEN is facing another warning sign from its franchise system after Meritage Hospitality Group, one of the burger chain's largest operators, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The filing does not d
NEWS | Sep 24, 2026, 06:21 PM UTC
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Wendy's franchisee Meritage Hospitality files for bankruptcy
Meritage Hospitality Group, one of Wendy's largest US franchisees, filed for bankruptcy protection after the restaurant chain tried to terminate its franchise agreement. The company said it intends to keep operating its
EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 03:41 AM UTC
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Wendy's Stock Moves Higher: What's Going On?
Wendy’s Co. (NASDAQ: WEN ) shares are edging higher Monday, even though the stock just hit a fresh multi-year low following a string of escalating bad news over the past several weeks. Wendy’s stock is gaining positive t
LIVE | Sep 21, 2026, 03:59 PM UTC
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Wendy's major franchisee files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Meritage Hospitality Group, which operates 314 Wendy's restaurants across the Midwest and Southeast, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid weak sales and mounting debt.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 08:12 PM UTC
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Meritage Hospitality files for Chapter 11 amid Wendy's sales slump
Meritage Hospitality Group, a major U.S. Wendy's franchise operator, filed for Chapter 11 after more than a year of failed out-of-court restructuring with lenders and its franchiser.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 06:25 PM UTC
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WEN - Hi Baby Gorgeous! Wendy's is Officially Serving Lisa Barlow's Baby Gorgeous Meal
WEN - Hi Baby Gorgeous! Wendy's is Officially Serving Lisa Barlow's Baby Gorgeous Meal
NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 01:03 PM UTC
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WEN - Wendy's is Serving Up a Frightfully Fun Halloween with Boo! Books and Frosty Frights
WEN - Wendy's is Serving Up a Frightfully Fun Halloween with Boo! Books and Frosty Frights
EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC
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Wendy's is Serving Up a Frightfully Fun Halloween with Boo! Books and Frosty Frights
From supporting the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption to collectible kids' meal toys, Wendy's two fan-focused experiences are all treats and no tricks this Halloween seasonFresh Facts:DUBLIN, Ohio, Sept. 3, 2026 // --
EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC
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Wendy’s price target raised to $8.25 by Citigroup
Citigroup raised its price target on Wendy’s to $8.25 a share from $8.00, according to TradingView News.
EQUITY | Sep 01, 2026, 07:17 PM UTC
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Wendy's Stock Has Plunged, but History Shows How It Could Come Back — Barrons.com
Wendy's Stock Has Plunged, but History Shows How It Could Come Back — Barrons.com
EQUITY | Aug 28, 2026, 08:22 PM UTC
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McDonald's Makes Major Menu Move as Shares Struggle
McDonald's Makes Major Menu Move as Shares Struggle
EQUITY | Aug 28, 2026, 02:26 PM UTC
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Why Wendy's (WEN) Shares Are Getting Obliterated Today
Why Wendy's (WEN) Shares Are Getting Obliterated Today
EQUITY | Aug 27, 2026, 05:30 PM UTC
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Wendy’s shares drop as Trian backs away from bid
Wendy’s shares fell after a Barron’s report said Trian backed away from its bid.
EQUITY | Aug 27, 2026, 11:29 AM UTC
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WEN Stock Plunges Premarket As Trian Steps Back, But Retail Says Wendy's Primed For Short Squeeze Setup
WEN Stock Plunges Premarket As Trian Steps Back, But Retail Says Wendy's Primed For Short Squeeze Setup
EQUITY | Aug 27, 2026, 09:05 AM UTC
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WEN shares plunge after reported take-private bid pullback
WEN shares fell 15% after Trian reportedly dropped take-private bid plans, citing Wendy’s performance and valuation.
EQUITY | Aug 26, 2026, 11:41 PM UTC
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Wendy's Stock Sinks After Trian Reportedly Backs Away From Bid — Barrons.com
Wendy's Stock Sinks After Trian Reportedly Backs Away From Bid — Barrons.com
EQUITY | Aug 26, 2026, 10:39 PM UTC
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Trian has no plans to bid for Wendy’s right now
Trian said it has no plans to make a bid for Wendy’s right now, sources said.
EQUITY | Aug 26, 2026, 09:19 PM UTC
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Wendy's names Tariq Hassan chief marketing and customer growth officer
The Wendy's Company names Tariq Hassan chief marketing and customer growth officer.
EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 01:16 PM UTC
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WEN - Nugget Lovers, Rejoice: Get 10-Piece Wendy's Nuggets for Just $1.99 with In-App Offer
WEN - Nugget Lovers, Rejoice: Get 10-Piece Wendy's Nuggets for Just $1.99 with In-App Offer
EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC
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Wendy’s shares fall as buyout speculation cools
Wendy’s Co (NASDAQ: WEN) shares trade lower after a Financial Times report said Trian Fund Management is laying groundwork for a potential bid to take the chain private.
MNA | Aug 13, 2026, 02:26 PM UTC
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Wendy's Soars on Buyout Speculation
Wendy's shares jump on report of Nelson Peltz's potential bid
EARNINGS | Aug 12, 2026, 05:01 PM UTC
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Nelson Peltz Prepares Wendy's Takeover Bid
Nelson Peltz is preparing a takeover bid for Wendy's
MNA | Aug 12, 2026, 02:54 PM UTC
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Wendy's Q2 Adj. EPS Beats Estimates
Wendy's reports higher Q2 earnings
EARNINGS | Aug 07, 2026, 11:05 AM UTC
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How To Earn $500 A Month From Wendy's Stock Ahead Of Q2 Earnings
The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ: WEN ) will release its second-quarter earnings report before the opening bell on Friday, Aug. 7. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings of 16 cents per share, down from 29 c
EARNINGS | Aug 06, 2026, 12:21 PM UTC