Wendy's

The Wendy’s Co. engages in operating, developing, and franchising a system of quick-service restaurants. It offers hamburgers and related products, such as chicken breast sandwiches, nuggets, chili, and baked potatoes, French fries, freshly prepared salads, soft drinks, milk, coffee, frosty deserts, and kid’s meals. The company was founded by R. David Thomas on November 15, 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, OH.

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Wendy's reports robust 2022 performance, eyes international expansion opportunities

Wendy's strong performance in 2022, driven by digital sales and breakfast success, positions the company for continued growth and profitability.
Challenges such as inflation and evolving consumer preferences require strategic responses to maintain competitiveness and drive operational efficiency.
Opportunities in international expansion, customer engagement, and pricing strategies offer avenues for sustained growth and market positioning for Wendy's.
Overall, Wendy's financial outlook is positive, with a focus on growth investments, operational enhancements, and maintaining market competitiveness.

Wendy's reports robust Q1 performance, reaffirms 2023 financial outlook

Wendy's strong Q1 performance showcased growth in sales, profitability, and digital business, with reaffirmed 2023 financial outlook.
The company's strengths include strategic pricing, digital growth, and successful value offerings, positioning well against competitors.
Challenges include breakfast business improvement, pricing strategy, labor reliance reduction, and reimaging goals.
Opportunities for Wendy's include product promotions, AI technology investments, profitability optimization, and forecasted sales and profit growth.

Wendy's reports robust Q2 sales growth and digital expansion

Wendy's Q2 2023 earnings call highlighted strong sales performance, operational improvements, and strategic growth initiatives. Challenges include driving breakfast business and managing pricing strategies amidst market dynamics. Opportunities exist in expanding breakfast offerings, leveraging AI, and enhancing digital sales growth.

Wendy's reports solid Q3 performance, eyes growth through digital and core products

Wendy's Q3 2023 showcased strong sales growth, margin expansion, and strategic focus on core products and digital initiatives.
While facing challenges in sales growth targets and competitive pressures, the company's loyalty program and app-driven promotions are driving customer engagement.
Opportunities in personalized marketing, late-night offerings, and breakfast promotions position Wendy's for continued growth and profitability.

Wendy's reports strong Q4 results, eyes global expansion opportunities

Wendy's Q4 performance was strong, driven by global sales growth and digital initiatives.
Focus on breakfast sales expansion, digital innovation, and AI technology for growth.
Challenges include competitive environment impact and balancing growth investments.
Opportunities lie in domestic and international market expansion and margin improvement.

Wendy's reports robust Q1 performance, eyes U.K. expansion for growth

Wendy's Q1 performance reflects a strong focus on customer experience, digital innovation, and global expansion. Challenges include competitive positioning and commodity outlook, while opportunities lie in expanding in the U.K. and leveraging digital platforms for growth.

Wendy's reports solid Q2 growth, eyes global expansion and digital innovation

Wendy's Q2 performance reflects a balanced growth strategy with a focus on digital sales, unit expansion, and core menu offerings. While facing challenges in same-restaurant sales, the company's strengths lie in its stable market position and international growth potential. Strategic opportunities include digital innovation and global expansion.

Wendy's reports robust Q3 sales growth and eyes international expansion

Wendy's delivered strong sales growth and outlined plans for future expansion and operational excellence in its Q3 2024 earnings call.
The company's focus on driving profitability through strategic initiatives and international expansion highlights its commitment to long-term success.
While facing challenges such as store closures and industry competition, Wendy's remains poised to capitalize on opportunities for growth and market leadership.
Investors can expect continued value creation through Wendy's financial discipline, dividend yield, and efforts to enhance shareholder returns.

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Wendy's artificial intelligence partnership with Google is the "first step" toward additional technology changes at its restaurants, CEO Todd Penegor said.

Wendy's CEO touts A.I. drive-thru deal with Google and late-night opportunity

(Kitco News) - Fast-food giant Wendy's announced on Tuesday that they will begin piloting a Google Cloud-based AI chatbot to take customer orders at their drive-thru.

Wendy's will deploy Google Cloud AI chatbot to take drive-thru orders

Dividend stock Wendy's just entered into an agreement to use AI to take customer drive-through orders. The post Top Dividend Stock And AI Play Wrapped Up In One Tasty Sandwich appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

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US fast-food chain says pilot program ‘seeks to take the complexity out of the ordering process'

Wendy's to test AI chatbot that takes your drive-thru order

The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN ) Q1 2023 Earnings Conference Call May 10, 2023 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Kelsey Freed - Director, IR Todd Penegor - President, CEO Gunther Plosch - CFO Conference Call Participants David Palmer - Evercore ISI Brian Harbour - Morgan Stanley Brian Bittner - Oppenheimer Dennis Geiger - UBS Joshua Long - Stephens Lauren Silberman - Credit Suisse Andrew Charles - TD Cowen Jeffrey Bernstein - Barclays Jon Tower - Citi Chris O'Cull - Stifel Chris Carril - RBC Capital Markets Eric Gonzalez - KeyBanc Capital Markets John Ivankoe - JPMorgan Gregory Francfort - Guggenheim Katherine Griffin - Bank of America Jim Sanderson - Northcoast Research Jake Bartlett - Truist Fred Wightman - Wolf Research Peter Saleh - BTIG Operator Good morning. Welcome to the Wendy's Company Earnings Results Conference Call.

The Wendy's Company (WEN) Q1 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

The headline numbers for Wendy's (WEN) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2023, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Wendy's (WEN) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Wendy's NASDAQ: WEN shares are advancing by as much as 3% on Wednesday's trading session; the rally in the stock comes amid the company reporting its first quarter 2023 results. The bullish sentiment reflects the operational improvements within the business, coupled with pleasant growth rates across restaurants.

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Wendy's (WEN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.21 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.20 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.17 per share a year ago.

Wendy's (WEN) Beats Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN ) reported first quarter results for 2023. Wendy's reported earnings per share of 21 cents.

WEN Stock Earnings: Wendy's Beats EPS, Revenue Estimates

Shares of Wendy's Co. WEN rose 1.2% in premarket trading Wednesday, after the fast-food chain reported first-quarter results that beat expectations while keeping its full-year outlook intact. Net income rose to $39.8 million, or 19 cents a share, from $37.4 million, or 17 cents a share, in the year-ago period.

Wendy's stock gains after profit, revenue and same-store sales all rise above forecasts

DUBLIN, Ohio , May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) today reported unaudited results for the first quarter ended April 2, 2023. "Our strong first quarter results build on the momentum we created in 2022," President and Chief Executive Officer Todd Penegor said.

THE WENDY'S COMPANY REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2023 RESULTS

Will Chatbots Take Over The Drive-Thru? Wendy's Becomes Latest To Test

The fast-food chain has customized a language model with terms like “JBC” for junior bacon cheeseburger and “biggie bags” for meal combos.

Wendy's, Google Train Next-Generation Order Taker: an AI Chatbot

DUBLIN, Ohio , May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: It's finals time, a.k.a. the season of all-nighters in the library.

Wendy's is Fueling 'Fry'-nals with FREE Hot & Crispy Fries for Boston-Area College Students

Wendy's is Fueling 'Fry'-nals with FREE Hot & Crispy Fries for D.C.-Area College Students

Wendy's (WEN) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Wendy's (WEN) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

The queen of spice rolls out three mouth-watering menu items including new Ghost Pepper Ranch Chicken Sandwich, Ghost Pepper Fries, and fan-favorite Strawberry Frosty DUBLIN, Ohio , May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Get ready, your summer plans just got a bit spicier and a whole lot cooler. Hitting menus today, Wendy's® is cooking up the new Ghost Pepper Ranch Chicken Sandwich and Ghost Pepper Fries and is announcing the return of the beloved Strawberry Frosty®.

Wendy's Spices Up and Cools Down Menus Ahead of Summer

DUBLIN, Ohio , May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  WHAT: It's finals time, a.k.a. the season of all-nighters in the library.

Wendy's is Fueling 'Fry'-nals with FREE Hot & Crispy Fries for Philadelphia-Area College Students

Scan a special QR code on the bag of your next Wendy's order, and Coke and Dr Pepper will donate to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and its commitment to helping find permanent, loving homes for children in foster care DUBLIN, Ohio , May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: Wendy's® fans are invited to 'Make a Biggie™ Difference' in partnership with Coca-Cola® and Dr Pepper® this May in honor of National Foster Care Month. With a simple scan of the QR code located on select Wendy's bags, consumers automatically unlock a $5 donation to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption ® to help the Foundation find forever families for children waiting in foster care.

Yes, You Scan! Wendy's Invites Fans to 'Make a Biggie Difference' this National Foster Care Month

Wendy's famous chili is typically sold hot at its restaurants. Soon, Wendy's will sell its chili in canned form at grocery stores.

Wendy's will start selling canned chili in grocery stores

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Conagra Brands Partners with Wendy's to Extend Famous Chili to Grocery Stores CHICAGO , April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), one of North America's leading branded food companies, and Wendy's® are teaming up to bring Wendy's beloved chili into homes across the country. Satisfy your cravings with a perfectly seasoned and positively irresistible chili that will add excitement to your taste buds, while delivering the flavor you know and love from Wendy's restaurants.

Wendy's Chili with Beans Brings Restaurant Quality Taste to the Comfort of Your Home

The Company achieved key responsible sourcing and climate milestones and, with a focus on diversity, increased access to franchising opportunities DUBLIN, Ohio , April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Wendy's Company released its 2022 Corporate Responsibility report, detailing significant progress against the three key pillars of the Company's Good Done Right ESG strategy: Food, People and Footprint. The report reflects milestones on Wendy's® journey to drive positive change, including achieving a 10-year goal related to responsibly sourcing pork in the U.S. and Canada, nearly doubling new, approved franchise candidates entering the Wendy's System through the Company's new franchise recruiting initiative, Own Your Opportunity , which aims to increase accessibility and diversity among franchisee candidates, and setting new goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

The Wendy's Company Advances Progress Against Corporate Responsibility Goals

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Four weeks of stellar 'Mercury Menu' deals take the guesswork out of mealtime for fans DUBLIN, Ohio , April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  WHAT: Mercury in Retrograde have you feeling lost in space? Ditch the chaos and delete the text from your stale ex - Wendy's is helping fans survive Mercury in Retrograde with four fresh weeks of out-of-this-world 'Mercury Menu' deals.

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