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2023 Franchise 500 Rank
#15 Not ranked last year
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Initial investment
$330K - $3.7M
Units as of 2022
7,049 4.8% over 3 years

Company Overview

About Wendy's

Industry
Food
Related Categories
Hamburgers, Food: Quick Service
Founded
1969
Parent Company
Wendy's Int'l. Inc.
Leadership
Todd Penegor, President & CEO
Corporate Address
One Dave Thomas Blvd.
Dublin, OH 43017

Business Overview

Franchising Since
1971 (52 years)
# of employees at HQ
950
Where seeking

This company is offering new franchisees throughout the US.

This company is offering new franchisees worldwide.

# of Units
7,049 (as of 2022)

Information for Franchisees

Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in opening a Wendy's franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here’s what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee
$50,000
Initial Investment
$329,500 - $3,693,000
Net Worth Requirement
$1,000,000
Cash Requirement
$500,000
Royalty Fee
4%
Ad Royalty Fee
4%
Term of Agreement
20 years
Is franchise term renewable?
Yes
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Financing Options

Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.

Third Party Financing
Wendy's has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll

Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

On-The-Job Training
900 hours
Classroom Training
72 hours
Ongoing Support
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed?
No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
No
Can this franchise be run part time?
No
Are exclusive territories available?
No
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Updated: December 12th, 2022