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A taste-tested ranking compares Burger King Big Fish, Popeyes classic flounder, McDonald's Filet-O-Fish, Wendy's crispy panko, and Popeyes spicy flounder, placing Popeyes’ spicy flounder first and Burger King’s Big Fish last while noting differences in texture, tartar sauce, buns, and toppings across the chains during Lent.
Wendy’s permanently closed at least three Colorado Springs locations—222 N Wahsatch Ave, the corner of East Platte and Wahsatch downtown, and 3036 W Colorado Ave in Old Colorado City—with a fourth at 1104 E. Fillmore St observed later, as part of a nationwide Project Fresh footprint optimization. The company said the closures are meant to strengthen performance for sustainable, long‑term growth and noted Wendy’s is reducing its U.S. store count by a mid‑single digits percentage; there are 118 Wendy’s in Colorado, including 13 in the Colorado Springs area.
After McDonald's released a video of CEO Chris Kempczinski tasting the Big Arch burger, rival fast-food brands like Burger King and Wendy's posted snarky clips and memes, with others such as Jack in the Box, A&W Canada, Freddy's and KFC joining the chatter. The online sparring touched on everything from biscuit quality to a tongue-in-cheek “Chief Tasting Officer” hiring contest, as McDonald’s tried to steer the narrative with playful posts and rivals kept the roast going across Instagram, X and TikTok.
Pete Suerken, Wendy's U.S. President, posted a video eating the Baconator in four bites and tossing shade at McDonald's after viral clips of CEO Chris Kempczinski reacting to the latest burger. Burger King followed with a counter-video, and Wendy's social account joined in, joking about the Frosty dispenser and quipping that their machines are always working. The posts have sparked a wider discussion about a growing feud among fast-food leaders and speculation about who might join next.
Wendy’s U.S. President Pete Suerken posted a LinkedIn video showing him grilling and eating Wendy’s Baconator (with fries and a Frosty), declaring it ‘this is exactly what a good hamburger should be,’ as Wendy’s wades into the ongoing burger-war chatter spurred by rival clips from McDonald’s and Burger King; the post drew mixed reaction over authenticity and doubled as a branding jab (including a sly dig about ice-cream machines).
Three Trenton residents were charged after a Feb. 21 Wendy's drive-thru incident in Ewing Township, where employees were threatened and property damaged; suspects Harrison, Brittingham, and Williford Stevens face burglary, criminal mischief, and weapon possession charges, with Brittingham and Harrison turning themselves in and police seeking the fourth suspect.
Wendy's plans to shutter about 5-6% of its roughly 5,969 locations nationwide—around 360 stores—in the first half of 2026, following 28 closures in late 2025 and 240 closures in 2024. The company says closing underperforming units helps franchisees focus on higher-potential sites while it pursues menu and marketing improvements. New Hampshire currently has 23 Wendy's locations that could be affected.
Wendy's plans to close 300–360 U.S. stores in 2026 (about 5–6% of its outlets) to boost profitability at remaining locations; interim CEO Ken Cook says closures will improve sales and profits, a move that sent shares higher. The company reported U.S. sales fell more than 11% in Q4 2025 as rising costs and higher prices squeezed consumers, especially those in lower-income brackets, prompting Wendy's to lean more on value offerings.
Wendy’s says it will close about 5–6% of its U.S. restaurants in 2026 (roughly 298–358 locations) after reviewing underperforming units with franchisees, with 28 closures already in 2025 and a year-end total of 5,969 U.S. locations. The company plans a menu overhaul, including a new cheesy bacon cheeseburger and a chicken tender ranch wrap, and a stronger push on digital, social, and everyday value through initiatives like the Biggie Deals menu. Closures are expected mainly in the first half of 2026, as Wendy’s aims to stabilize performance while maintaining a flat global systemwide sales outlook for 2026 following a 5.5% Q4 revenue drop to $543 million.
Wendy's plans to close 5%-6% of its U.S. restaurants (about 28 closed in Q4; remaining cuts expected in H1 2026) after an 11.3% drop in Q4 same-store sales and a 5.2% decline for the year, as it navigates value competition and leadership changes; franchisees may drop breakfast, and the company will roll out new chicken sandwiches and a cheesy bacon cheeseburger later this year.
Wendy's plans to close approximately 300 U.S. stores due to declining revenue and profits, driven by economic pressures on lower-income consumers, with closures starting in Q4 2025. The company aims to improve profitability by removing underperforming locations and focusing on value offerings, amid ongoing struggles with sales and customer acquisition.
Wendy's plans to close hundreds of U.S. restaurants in the coming months to improve profitability and store appeal, following the closure of 240 locations in 2024, as part of efforts to address underperforming outlets and adapt to changing consumer preferences amid economic pressures.
Wendy's plans to close around 300 US stores in the coming months to improve profitability and store appeal, focusing on underperforming locations and making strategic improvements, amid ongoing challenges in attracting lower-income consumers and declining sales.
Wendy's plans to close 250-300 underperforming restaurants as part of a strategic revamp called 'Project Fresh,' amid declining U.S. sales and ongoing efforts to revitalize the brand and improve profitability.
Wendy's plans to close 300 stores in 2026 due to declining foot traffic and rising costs, as casual dining competitors like Chili's cut prices to attract budget-conscious consumers amid inflation and job losses, squeezing traditional fast food chains.