Wendy’s is a fast food restaurant chain founded by Dave Thomas on November 15, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio, United States. The company moved its headquarters to Dublin, Ohio, on January 29, 2006.
As of December 31, 2018, Wendy’s was the world’s third-largest hamburger fast-food chain with 6,711 locations, following Burger King and McDonald’s. On April 24, 2008, the company announced a merger with Triarc Companies Inc., a publicly traded company and the parent company of Arby’s. Despite the new ownership, Wendy’s headquarters remained in Dublin.
As of the end of 2018, there were a total of 382 Wendy’s restaurants in Canada. The first Canadian restaurant opened in Hamilton, Ontario in 1976. Today, Wendy’s Canada has restaurants from coast-to-coast including in all ten provinces and three territories.
In conclusion, as of December 31st, 2018 there are a total of 382 Wendy’s restaurants in Canada with the first Canadian restaurant opening in Hamilton, Ontario in 1976.
