Growth Amid Headwinds | Wendy's pursues ambitious expansion plans while navigating economic challenges, aiming to increase its global restaurant count to 8,100-8,300 by 2028 |
Digital Transformation | Explore Wendy's strategic focus on digital capabilities, with initiatives like FreshAi drive-thru ordering system driving digital sales mix above 20% |
Analyst Outlook | Average price target of $14.82, reflecting varied perspectives on Wendy's profitability and growth potential in a competitive fast-food landscape |
Operational Excellence | Delve into Wendy's efforts to enhance operational consistency, potentially improving margins and customer satisfaction across its franchise network |
Metrics to compare | WEN | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Consumer Cyclicals sector companies | Relationship RelationshipWENPeersSector | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
P/E Ratio | 9.7x | 17.1x | 10.4x | |
PEG Ratio | −0.55 | −5.59 | 0.02 | |
Price/Book | 12.4x | 4.6x | 1.4x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 0.7x | 2.5x | 0.9x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 8.7% | 0.0% | 27.4% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | 0.0% | 12.5% | Unlock |
The Wendy's Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation, development, and franchising of a system of quick-service restaurants in the United States and internationally. The company operates through the Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate & Development segments. Its restaurants offer a menu that includes hamburger sandwiches and chicken sandwiches; chicken tenders and nuggets, chili, french fries, baked potatoes, salads, soft drinks, Frosty desserts, and kids’ meals; breakfast menu, including the Breakfast Baconator sandwich and seasoned products; and a variety of promotional products on a limited time basis. The company also owns and leases real estate properties. As of December 28, 2025, there were 5,969 Wendy’s restaurants in operation in the United States and 1,428 Wendy’s restaurants in operation in 38 foreign countries and U.S. territories. The company was formerly known as Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. and changed its name to The Wendy’s Company in July 2011. The Wendy's Company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.