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Wendy’s Launches Stack Attack; Double Cheeseburger With Taste At A Value Price
December 18, 2007
Wendys today announced the national roll out of a new double cheeseburger thats big on taste The Stack Attack.

Wendy’s Launches National Search for New CMO
December 10, 2007
Wendy’s International, Inc. announced today that it is conducting an aggressive national search for a new Chief Marketing Officer to replace Ian Rowden, who is resigning as CMO to return to his native Australia for personal reasons.

Scholar-Athletes From Arizona, Pennsylvania Achieve Heisman Glory
December 7, 2007
Two outstanding high school student athletes from Arizona and Pennsylvania scored big this evening at the Wendy's High School Heisman awards ceremony in New York City. 

"The 9th Annual A Home For The Holidays," An Annual Entertainment Special Celebrating The Joys Of Adoption, To Be Broadcast Friday, Dec. 21
November 26, 2007
THE 9TH ANNUAL A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, a new entertainment special to be broadcast Friday, Dec. 21 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, will include moving performances by Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow, Popular vocalist James Blunt, Pop and R&B star Fergie, sister pop singers Karmina, Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriting legend Carole King, Grammy Award-winning R&B singer/songwriter John Legend and Grammy and ACM Award-winning country superstar Reba McEntire. 

Sports Video Moments Score Two Student-Athletes National Glory
November 15, 2007
While every athlete has experienced a moment of personal triumph, it's even more thrilling when it's captured on video and shared with a worldwide audience.

North America Elects Burger Candidate
November 15, 2007
Philadelphia has long been known for cheesesteaks, but a tasty, original hamburger might be next.

Wendy's And Rhapsody Team Up To Give Away Up To One Hundred Million Songs
November 12, 2007
Wendy’s® and Rhapsody® have joined forces to delight music fans across the country with the giveaway of up to 100,000,000 songs.

Wendy’s Rolls Out Phase 2 of its Strategic Growth Plan
October 26, 2007
One day after announcing strong results that included its fifth consecutive quarter of positive same-store sales and a 330-basis point improvement in third quarter U.S. EBITDA store margins, Wendy’s International, Inc. (NYSE:WEN) today said it is launching Phase 2 of its Strategic Growth Plan.

Wendy’s Announces Strong and Improved 2007 Third-Quarter Results as Turnaround of the Business Continues
October 25, 2007
Wendy’s International, Inc. today announced strong financial results for the third quarter of 2007, reflecting the continuing turnaround of the business, significantly improving restaurant margins and cost controls.

Wendy's Offering Free Meals to Emergency Service Personnel in Southern California
October 25, 2007
In response to the wildfire emergency across Southern California, Wendy's company and franchise restaurants in LA and San Diego are offering food donations to emergency workers.

Wendy’s and Berjaya Corporation to Open Restaurants in Malaysia
October 12, 2007
Wendy’s International and Berjaya Corporation Berhad announced today that they have signed a development agreement to build Wendy’s restaurants in Malaysia.

Wendy’s International, Inc. Announces Third-Quarter Same-Store Sales
October 4, 2007
Wendy’s International, Inc. today announced preliminary average same-store sales for the third quarter of 2007, which ended on Sunday, September 30. 

Vote with Your Taste Buds!
September 7, 2007
Hot, juicy hamburgers piled high with a variety of toppings.

My Wendy's High School Heisman Moment Puts Student Athletes in the Spotlight
September 5, 2007
Breaking the five-minute mile, hitting a three-point shot at the buzzer to win the game, nailing a difficult dismount ... every athlete has experienced a moment of personal triumph, but only an elite few are worthy of the Wendy's High School Heisman name.

Bringing Home the Bacon:
August 29, 2007
Consumers like the catchy name of Wendy's latest premium hamburger, the Baconator, but they apparently love the taste even more.

High School Seniors: Bring Your 'A' Game!
August 28, 2007
The 2007 Wendy's® High School Heisman® (WHSH) search is on and more students than ever before have a chance to get involved.

Wendy’s Breakfast Expansion Continues; Company Reaches 500th Restaurant Milestone
August 22 , 2007
Wendy’s announced today it has crossed the 500th store milestone in the continuing expansion of its new breakfast menu.

Wendy's Gives Enduring Frosty New Twist
August 15 , 2007
It’s a twisted idea, whose time has come – serving Wendy’s Frostys with delicious toppings mixed right in.

Wendy’s Announces Strong 2007 Second-Quarter Results
July 26, 2007
Wendy’s International, Inc. today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2007.

Wendy's: ``It's OK to Play With Your Food!''
July 16, 2007
The kick, the snare and the hi-hat are familiar terms to musicians everywhere, but what about the hamburger sizzle or the bacon pop?


Wendy’s Strengthens Animal Welfare Guidelines
July 12, 2007
Wendy’s International, Inc. has strengthened its animal welfare guidelines by giving preferential buying to its pork and chicken suppliers who improve systems for humane animal welfare.

Wendy's International, Inc. Announces 2nd Quarter Same-Store Sales
July 6, 2007
Wendy's International, Inc. today announced preliminary same-store sales for the second quarter of 2007, which ended on Sunday, July 1.

Statement from Wendy's Special Committee
July 3, 2007
The following statement was issued today by Wendy's Special Committee of the Board of Directors, in response to a 13-D/A filing by an investor:

Wendy’s announces that Dave Poplar is leaving the Company to join Bob Evans as VP of Investor Relations
June 28, 2007
Wendy’s International, Inc. today announced that Dave Poplar, Director of Investor and Media Relations, is leaving the Company to join Bob Evans.

Wendy's 'Better Breakfast' Expansion Underway; Consumers Responding Favorably to Menu
June 22, 2007
Wendys is expanding its new breakfast menu to more than 75 additional restaurants in markets across the U.S. this month.

Wendy's Customers Celebrate Father's Day with a Frosty; Raise More Than $1 Million for the Cause of Adoption
June 20, 2007
A helping hand - thats what Wendys® customers provided to children awaiting adoption when they reached out last weekend for a Frosty.

Wendy’s to Explore Possible Sale of the Company
June 18, 2007
Wendy's International, Inc. announced today that the Special Committee of its Board of Directors, which is reviewing the Company’s strategic options, has decided to explore a possible sale of the Company. 

This Father's Day Give Dad Something Other Than a Tie: Enjoy a Wendy's Frosty and Help Change the Lives of Children in Foster Care
June 11, 2007
Dad might like a sporty new tie, but he'll probably feel even better about helping a group of wonderful children on Father's Day.

Seeking the Ultimate Burger Experience?
June 6, 2007
Passion for the perfect hamburger.

Wendy's Named Favorite QSR Brand for Second-Consecutive Year
June 4, 2007
Wendy's International, Inc. recently rated as consumers' favorite quick-service restaurant (QSR) for the second-straight year, based on consumer responses in QSR® Magazine's 2007 Consumer Survey.

Cool Down with Wendy's New Vanilla Frosty Float, Get Chance to Win Hot Wii Game System from Nintendo
May 21, 2007
Just when you think the Frosty™ can't get any better, Wendy's® introduces the Vanilla Frosty Float.

Wendy's Custom Bean by Folgers Gourmet Selections Becomes Key Part of New Breakfast Menu Expansion
May 18, 2007
An outstanding cup of premium quality coffee.

Wendy’s Earns Top Rating in University of Michigan Customer Satisfaction Survey; Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Quick-Service Restaurants
May 17, 2007
Wendy's International, Inc. took the top spot for customer satisfaction in the “limited service restaurants" category in this year’s American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) survey. 

Wendy’s named “Best Burger” by Zagat Survey
May 15, 2007
Zagat Survey®, which is considered the world's leading provider of consumer survey-based leisure content, recently named Wendy’s® as having the “Best Burger” in the quick-service restaurant industry.

Wendy’s Special Committee of the Board Selects Advisors
May 15, 2007
Wendy’s International, Inc. announced today that the special committee of the Board of Directors, which is reviewing the Company’s strategic options, has engaged JP Morgan as lead advisor and Lehman Brothers Inc. as co-advisor.

Wendy's Fiery Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Runs Wild With Flavor
May 9, 2007
Buffalo Crispy Chicken Sandwich: bŭf'ə-lo' (n.) krĭs'pē (adj.) chĭk'ən (n.) sānd'wĭch (n.) – the latest Super Value Menu® item from Wendy’s®.

Wendy's International, Inc. Announces 2007 First-Quarter Results
April 25, 2007
Wendy’s International, Inc. today announced its financial results for the first quarter 2007.

Wendy's International, Inc. Annual Meeting of Shareholders
April 24 , 2007
Wendy's 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Wendy’s International, Inc. Names Jay Fitzsimmons As Executive Vice President And Chief Financial Officer
April 17 , 2007
Wendy’s International, Inc. today announced it has named Jay Fitzsimmons as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Wendy’s International, Inc. Announces First-Quarter Same-Store Sales Increase of 3.8% at Company Restaurants
April 5 , 2007
Wendy’s International, Inc. today announced preliminary same-store sales for the first quarter of 2007, which ended on Sunday, April 1.

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Welcomes CEO and President of Wendy's International, Inc. to Board of Trustees
March 29, 2007
IThe Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption named Kerrii B. Anderson, Chief Executive Officer and President of Wendy's International, Inc., to its board of trustees at its March 9 meeting.

Wendy's New Frescata Sandwich Reinvents Picnic Favorite
March 27, 2007
It's spring, and picnic season is around the corner. Just in time, Wendy's® is introducing the newest member of its fresh Frescata™ sandwich family: the Chunky Chicken Salad Frescata.

Wendy’s International, Inc. completes 9.0 million-share accelerated share repurchase (ASR) and raises 2007 EPS outlook to reflect lower share count
March 20, 2007
Wendy’s International, Inc. today announced the conclusion of its previously announced accelerated share repurchase (ASR) transaction for up to $300 million.

Wendy's Turns up the Heat with New Spicy Sandwich
March 7, 2007
Wendy's® is offering the brave and adventurous a new way to tantalize their taste buds. For a limited time only, Wendy's introduces the 4-Alarm Spicy Chicken sandwich. Warning, don't forget to order a drink to go with it.

Wendy’s Names Paul Kershisnik as SVP of Marketing Strategy and Innovation, and Tad Wampfler as SVP of Supply Chain Management
March 5, 2007
Wendy’s International, Inc. today announced that it has named Paul Kershisnik as Senior Vice President of Marketing Strategy and Innovation, a new position, and Tad Wampfler as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Management.  

Wendy’s International, Inc. Announces An Agreement To Purchase Up To $300 Million Of Its Common Shares In An Accelerated Share Repurchase (ASR) Transaction
February 20, 2007
As part of its plan to return capital to shareholders, Wendy’s International, Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase up to $300 million of its common shares from a broker-dealer in an accelerated share repurchase (ASR) transaction.

Wendy’s International, Inc. Issues Financial Outlook for 2007, 2008 and 2009
February 5, 2007
Wendy’s International, Inc. today provided key financial projections for 2007, 2008 and 2009.

Wendy's International, Inc. Announces 2006 Results
February 2, 2007
Wendy’s International, Inc. today announced its financial results for the full year 2006 and the fourth quarter ended Sunday, December 31, 2006.

Webcast Alert: Wendy's International, Inc. Analyst & Investor Meeting
January 30, 2007
Strategic Plan Update and Outlook

Wendy’s Evolving Advertising Agency Roster To Build On Business Momentum
January 24, 2007
Wendy’s International, Inc. today announced it is evolving its advertising agency roster to build on the positive sales and marketing momentum the Company is experiencing.

Wendy's International, Inc. to Host Analyst and Investor Meeting on February 5
January 23, 2007
Wendy's International, Inc. will host a meeting for analysts and investors to discuss its updated strategic plan and financial outlook on Monday, February 5 from 11:00 a.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. EST.

Foundation Takes Innovative Approach to Match Children in Foster Care with Adoptive Families
January 17, 2007
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is announcing that Wendy’s Wonderful Kids – the signature, direct-service program of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption – has reached a groundbreaking milestone this month.

Wendy's Makes It Easy To Keep Your New Year's Resolutions by Helping You Eat Well, Exercise Right
January 5, 2007
Opening the new year with a fresh start, Wendy's® is offering a new Garden Sensations® option: The Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad.

Wendy’s International, Inc. Announces Fourth-Quarter Same-Store Sales
January 5, 2007
Wendy’s International, Inc. today announced preliminary same-store sales of 3.1% at U.S. company stores and 2.7% at U.S. franchised restaurants for its fourth quarter, which ended on Sunday, December 31.