Wendy’s announces that Dave Poplar is leaving the Company to join
Bob Evans as VP of Investor Relations

DUBLIN, OH (June 28, 2007) – Wendy’s International, Inc. (NYSE:WEN) today announced that Dave Poplar, Director of Investor and Media Relations, is leaving the Company to join Bob Evans. 

Analysts, investors and the financial media are asked to contact the following people at Wendy’s with questions and inquiries regarding the Company:

1. John Barker, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs & Investor Relations 614-764-3044 or john_barker@wendys.com
2. Marsha Gordon, Manager, Shareholder Relations and Enterprise Disclosure 614-764-3019 or marsha_gordon@wendys.com
3. Kim Messner, Manager, Investor Relations & Strategic Planning Analysis 614-764-6796 or kim_messner@wendys.com

Poplar will be Vice President of Investor Relations at Bob Evans (NASDAQ: BOBE), beginning on July 2.

“Dave did an excellent job at Wendy’s, especially over the past 18 months as we successfully managed the IPO and spinoff of Tim Hortons, and he will be missed here,” said Barker. “This is an excellent opportunity for Dave to lead the IR and communications functions at a company with a rich history and strong brand. He will be able to leverage his expertise in the restaurant industry.” 

Safe Harbor statement
Certain information in this news release, particularly information regarding future economic performance and finances, and plans, expectations and objectives of management, is forward looking.  Factors set forth in our Safe Harbor under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, in addition to other possible factors not listed, could affect the Company's actual results and cause such results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements.  Please review the Company’s Safe Harbor statement at http://www.wendys-invest.com/safeharbor.

Wendy’s International, Inc. overview
Wendy's International, Inc. is one of the world's largest and most successful restaurant operating and franchising companies. 
Wendy’s recently received brand, food and operations accolades from:

1. Zagat Survey®, a leading global provider of consumer survey content, which recently named Wendy's as having the best hamburgers in the quick-service restaurant industry. In addition, Wendy's ranked first among quick-service "mega-chains" (i.e., those with at least 5,000 outlets) for food, facilities and popularity.
2. This year's American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) survey, produced by the University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross Business School, ranked Wendy's in the top spot for customer satisfaction in the "limited service restaurants" category.
3. QSR® Magazine's 2007 Consumer Survey recently rated Wendy’s as consumers' favorite quick-service restaurant (QSR) for the second-straight year.

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