Wendy’s is a fast food restaurant chain that was founded by Dave Thomas on November 15, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio. The company has more than 6,500 locations. As of December 31, 2018, Wendy’s was the world’s third largest hamburger fast food chain with approximately $11 billion in annual sales.
Wendy’s is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio. As of December 31, 2018, there were a total of 6,537 Wendy’s restaurant locations worldwide, including 307 company-owned restaurants and 6,230 franchised restaurants.
In the United States, Wendy’s is the second largest hamburger fast food chain behind McDonald’s with a 6.6% share of the market.
In Florida, there are currently Wendy’s locations in the following cities:
Altamonte Springs
Apopka
Boca Raton
Boynton Beach
Brandon
Cape Coral
Clearwater
Cocoa Beach
Coral Gables
Dade City
Daytona Beach – The first location in Florida was opened here in 1977.
Deerfield Beach
Fort Lauderdale : There are 10 Wendy’s within city limits. – The first location in Broward County was opened here in 1980. Wendy’s operates as a subsidiary of Restaurant Brands International. In Florida, Wendy’s is owned by Tricon American Homes.
