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Wendy’s new CEO expects more store closings

Burger chain’s challenges include improving food quality, operations
Wendy’s problems include “quality degradation,” according to the chain’s new CEO, who is tasked with turning around the chain. (CoStar)
Wendy’s problems include “quality degradation,” according to the chain’s new CEO, who is tasked with turning around the chain. (CoStar)
CoStar News
August 7, 2026 | 7:21 P.M.

Wendy’s turnaround effort will include additional restaurant closings, but the company’s new president and CEO said future shutdowns will be more targeted than in the past.

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