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food1 day ago•17 min saved

Fries on the House: National French Fry Day freebies flood U.S. chains

On National French Fry Day (July 10, 2026), numerous fast-food chains are offering free or discounted fries, including McDonald’s (free medium fries with the MyMcDonald’s Rewards app) and Wendy’s (free fries with a $5 app purchase), along with a slate of other deals from Arby’s, Freddy’s, Shake Shack, Whataburger and more—each requiring an app or loyalty enrollment and subject to location availability and other restrictions (e.g., no delivery, minimum purchases).

via USA Today|

#fast-food-deals #food #free-fries

markets16 days ago•2 min saved

Wendy's Meme-Stock Rally Extends Surge on Reddit Buzz

Wendy's shares extended a two-day rally driven by social-media hype rather than fundamentals, jumping about 12% premarket after a 25.7% gain the prior session. The move followed the appointment of former Potbelly executive Steven Cirulis as CFO/CSO and a viral 'Save Wendy's' campaign on Reddit, highlighting the meme-stock phenomenon driven by retail traders rather than company fundamentals.

via CNBC|

#markets #meme-stocks #reddit

crime16 days ago•4 min saved

SC Wendy's workers accused of tampering by handling trash-found food and spitting on orders

Three Wendy's employees in Union, South Carolina, were arrested on tampering charges after allegedly pulling a customer’s order from the trash and spitting on it; the incident followed a refund request, and the staff were reportedly written up by management before police were alerted.

via Fox News|

#arrests #crime #food-safety

business16 days ago•20 min saved

Wendy's stock jumps on meme-fueled hype amid leadership moves

Shares of Wendy's rose about 30% as a meme-like rally driven by a viral Reddit thread highlighted new leadership and potential catalysts (including expansion plans and a possible buyout by Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management), while the company faces past-quarter weakness and beef-cost pressures; the surge underscores the meme-stock dynamic surrounding Wendy's.

via Yahoo Finance|

#business #meme-stock #nelson-peltz

business17 days ago•9 min saved

Wendy's appoints Cirulis as CFO and Chief Strategy Officer to drive growth

The Wendy's Company announced the appointment of Steve Cirulis as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer, effective June 23, 2026, succeeding Ken Cook who will remain in an advisory role through July. Cirulis previously served as CFO and CSO at Potbelly Sandwich Works and has held senior strategy and finance roles at Panera Bread, McDonald's and Gap, Inc. CEO Bob Wright says Cirulis will help lead Wendy's turnaround, drive topline growth and improve franchisee profitability, with the board recognizing Ken Cook's contributions.

via The Wendy's Company - Investor Relations|

#business #cfo #leadership

local2 months ago•3 min saved

Long Island stabbings connected by coworker and roommate

A 22-year-old suspect, Rony Alvarenga-Rivera, is in custody after two women were killed in separate stabbings on Long Island. Police say he lived with one victim, Eddy Raquel Hernandez Castillo, and worked with the other, Ana Maria del Aguila-Cordova, at Wendy’s. The killings occurred in Island Park and Valley Stream, with both victims stabbed multiple times; investigators described the motive as anger. The suspect was arrested after telling officers near a Lynbrook 7-Eleven that he had killed somebody and is due back in court Tuesday.

via CBS News|

#local #long-island #murder

music2 months ago•16 min saved

Ice Spice Turns McDonald’s Altercation Into a Teaser for a New Song

Ice Spice addressed a viral altercation at a Hollywood McDonald’s, joking that “This wouldn’t happen at Wendy’s” and using the moment to tease an unreleased track. She was in Los Angeles to shoot a Wendy’s commercial, and her team says they will pursue criminal and civil action against the attackers and are considering venue security responses after LAPD involvement in the incident.

via Billboard|

#altercation #ice-spice #mcdonalds

music2 months ago•15 min saved

Ice Spice Responds to McDonald’s Altercation With Wendy’s Dig

Rapper Ice Spice commented on a Hollywood McDonald’s altercation, joking that “This wouldn’t happen at Wendy’s” tied to her Wendy’s partnership as video footage shows a woman slapping her and Ice Spice chasing across tables, with the outside scuffle continuing. Her attorney says they will pursue criminal and civil action and are considering holding the location responsible for security; Ice Spice’s team did not respond to Variety’s request for comment.

via Variety|

#altercation #ice-spice #mcdonalds

food3 months ago•5 min saved

Popeyes Spicy Flounder Tops Fast-Food Fish Sandwich Showdown

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.

via Business Insider|

#burger-king #filet-o-fish #food

business3 months ago•30 min saved

Wendy’s trims Colorado Springs footprint amid nationwide restructuring

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.

via Colorado Springs Gazette|

#business #closures #colorado-springs

food-drink4 months ago•14 min saved

Burger-Battle Sparks Social Roast After McDonald's CEO Taste Test

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.

via USA Today|

#burger-king-worldwide #fast-food #food-drink

business4 months ago•2 min saved

Wendy's President Joins Viral Roast in Fast-Food CEO Feud

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.

via Delish|

#brand-rivalry #business #fast-food

business4 months ago•42 min saved

Wendy’s Chief Joins the Burger Wars with Baconator Demo on Camera

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).

via Yahoo News New Zealand|

#baconator #burger-king #business

local-news4 months ago•2 min saved

Ewing Wendy's Drive-Thru Incident Leaves 3 Charged

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.

via 6abc Philadelphia|

#burglary #criminalmischief #ewing-township

business4 months ago•30 min saved

Wendy's to Shutter Hundreds of Stores in 2026, NH Outlets May Be Affected

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.

via Patch|

#2026 #360-locations #business