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Three Trenton residents were charged after a Feb. 21 Wendy's drive-thru incident in Ewing Township, where employees were threatened and property damaged; suspects Harrison, Brittingham, and Williford Stevens face burglary, criminal mischief, and weapon possession charges, with Brittingham and Harrison turning themselves in and police seeking the fourth suspect.
Wendy's plans to shutter about 5-6% of its roughly 5,969 locations nationwide—around 360 stores—in the first half of 2026, following 28 closures in late 2025 and 240 closures in 2024. The company says closing underperforming units helps franchisees focus on higher-potential sites while it pursues menu and marketing improvements. New Hampshire currently has 23 Wendy's locations that could be affected.
Wendy's plans to close 300–360 U.S. stores in 2026 (about 5–6% of its outlets) to boost profitability at remaining locations; interim CEO Ken Cook says closures will improve sales and profits, a move that sent shares higher. The company reported U.S. sales fell more than 11% in Q4 2025 as rising costs and higher prices squeezed consumers, especially those in lower-income brackets, prompting Wendy's to lean more on value offerings.
Wendy’s says it will close about 5–6% of its U.S. restaurants in 2026 (roughly 298–358 locations) after reviewing underperforming units with franchisees, with 28 closures already in 2025 and a year-end total of 5,969 U.S. locations. The company plans a menu overhaul, including a new cheesy bacon cheeseburger and a chicken tender ranch wrap, and a stronger push on digital, social, and everyday value through initiatives like the Biggie Deals menu. Closures are expected mainly in the first half of 2026, as Wendy’s aims to stabilize performance while maintaining a flat global systemwide sales outlook for 2026 following a 5.5% Q4 revenue drop to $543 million.
Wendy's plans to close 5%-6% of its U.S. restaurants (about 28 closed in Q4; remaining cuts expected in H1 2026) after an 11.3% drop in Q4 same-store sales and a 5.2% decline for the year, as it navigates value competition and leadership changes; franchisees may drop breakfast, and the company will roll out new chicken sandwiches and a cheesy bacon cheeseburger later this year.
Wendy's plans to close approximately 300 U.S. stores due to declining revenue and profits, driven by economic pressures on lower-income consumers, with closures starting in Q4 2025. The company aims to improve profitability by removing underperforming locations and focusing on value offerings, amid ongoing struggles with sales and customer acquisition.
Wendy's plans to close hundreds of U.S. restaurants in the coming months to improve profitability and store appeal, following the closure of 240 locations in 2024, as part of efforts to address underperforming outlets and adapt to changing consumer preferences amid economic pressures.
Wendy's plans to close around 300 US stores in the coming months to improve profitability and store appeal, focusing on underperforming locations and making strategic improvements, amid ongoing challenges in attracting lower-income consumers and declining sales.
Wendy's plans to close 250-300 underperforming restaurants as part of a strategic revamp called 'Project Fresh,' amid declining U.S. sales and ongoing efforts to revitalize the brand and improve profitability.
Wendy's plans to close 300 stores in 2026 due to declining foot traffic and rising costs, as casual dining competitors like Chili's cut prices to attract budget-conscious consumers amid inflation and job losses, squeezing traditional fast food chains.
Wendy's plans to close approximately 200 to 350 underperforming U.S. restaurants between 2025 and 2026 to improve overall performance, amid declining sales and increased competition from rivals like McDonald's and Burger King.
Wendy's plans to close 240 to 360 underperforming restaurants in the US to focus on profitable locations and boost sales, especially in chicken products, amid overall sales decline and industry challenges.
Wendy's plans to close approximately 300 stores nationwide starting in late 2025, including some in Ohio, as part of a strategy to improve brand performance and address underperforming locations. The closures will begin in the fourth quarter of this year, but specific locations have not been announced.
Wendy's plans to close around 200 to 350 underperforming US restaurants as part of a strategic turnaround to improve sales and profitability, following a previous closure of 140 locations and recent declines in same-store sales, despite positive reception to its new chicken tenders.
Wendy's stock has plummeted nearly 50% this year due to declining same-store sales, leadership changes, and outdated restaurant infrastructure. The company is implementing a strategic turnaround plan focused on marketing, franchisee support, and technological upgrades, but faces stiff competition from McDonald's and Burger King, which have successfully modernized and increased promotions. Industry experts suggest Wendy's deeper issues stem from long-standing restaurant modernization challenges, and the effectiveness of its new initiatives remains to be seen.