Summary
Wendy's plans to close between 200 and 350 restaurants in the U.S. by 2026. The company will focus on closing locations that are not performing well. The goal is to help boost sales and profits for remaining restaurants.
Key Facts
- Wendy's will close hundreds of restaurants in the U.S.
- The company has about 6,000 locations nationwide.
- Between 200 and 350 restaurants will shut down.
- Closures will target locations that are not making enough money.
- The plan aims to increase sales and profits at other, better-performing restaurants.
- Closures will start this year and continue through 2026.
- Specific locations set for closure were not disclosed.
- Wendy's previously closed 140 restaurants in 2024.