![]() ![]() In August 1972, the first Wendy's franchisee, L.S. In his autobiography, Thomas wrote that he regretted naming the restaurant after his daughter because once it became a fast food empire she "lost some of her privacy" with many people assuming she was the official company spokesperson. Photographs of her were on display at the original Wendy's restaurant until it closed. Thomas named the restaurant after his fourth child Melinda Lou "Wendy" Thomas. Basketball star John Havlicek, an Ohio State University alumnus, was one of Thomas's earliest investors, which eventually gave Havlicek enough of an income stream to retire comfortably. The Columbus location later added a Tim Hortons and was closed on March 2, 2007, after 38 years of business, due to declining sales. Thomas founded Wendy's in Columbus, Ohio, in 1969 and featured square patties with corners that stuck out from the sides of the circular bun, giving the impression of an abundance of good quality meat. Kewpee sold square hamburgers and thick malt shakes. Wendy's "old-fashioned" hamburgers were inspired by Dave Thomas's trips to Kewpee Hamburgers in his home town of Kalamazoo, Michigan. History Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy's, in 1998 The first Wendy's, in Downtown Columbus, Ohio, on its last day of operation (2007) Since phasing out their Big Classic, the company does not have a signature sandwich, such as the Burger King Whopper or the McDonald's Big Mac. The Wendy's menu consists primarily of hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, french fries, and beverages such as the Frosty. The chain is known for its square hamburger patties served on circular buns, sea salt fries, and the Frosty, a form of soft-serve ice cream mixed with starches. While the company determines standards for each store's exterior appearance, food quality, and menu, the store owners have control over hours of operations, interior decor, pricing, staff uniforms, and wages. Following the merger, Triarc became known as Wendy's/Arby's Group, and later as the Wendy's Company following the sale of Arby's to Roark Capital Group.Īs of December 31, 2018, there are a total of 6,711 Wendy's outlets, including 353 that are company-owned and 6,358 that are franchised 92% of all the locations are in North America. The merger was completed on September 29, 2008. On April 24, 2008, the company announced a merger with Triarc Companies Inc., a publicly traded company and the parent company of Arby's. As of December 31, 2018, Wendy's was the world's third-largest hamburger fast-food chain with 6,711 locations, following Burger King and McDonald's. Its headquarters moved to Dublin, Ohio, on January 29, 2006. Pickle ChipsĬrinkle-cut dill pickle chips coated in a light breading with a hint of spice.Wendy's is an American international fast food restaurant chain founded by Dave Thomas on November 15, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio. Mouthwatering, spicy Pepper Jack cheese, and tender elbow macaroni noodles battered and cooked to perfection. Sweet, creamed-style corn coated with a crispy batter. Whole button mushrooms lightly coated with a butter breading. Tender broccoli and creamy cheddar cheese battered and cooked to perfection. Mild jalapeno pepper halves stuffed with rich cream cheese and coated in a light breading. Cheddar Nuggetsīite-sized, cheddar nuggets golden-batter dipped and cooked to melty perfection! Fried Mozzerellaĭelicious breaded, seasoned, and fried mozzarella cheese. Try dipping them in one of our amazing sauces! Potato Munchersīite-sized pieces of diced potato and melted cheese in a crispy coating. With their home-style russet potato flavor, Legend Larry's steak fries are perfect pairing for our wings. Build Your Own Sliders (Sheboygan Falls Only)īurger, grilled or breaded chicken slider on your choice of brioche or pretzel bun topped off with your favorite veggies, toppings, & sauce! Steak Fries Grilled or breaded chicken breast, or battered shrimp tossed in the sauce of your choice on a bed of fresh greens and topped off with your favorite veggies, toppings, & dressing! Also available without meat. Get six or twelve plump battered shrimp tossed in any of our amazing sauces! Build Your Own Salad (Sheboygan Falls Only) This means that sometimes, there may be a slight wait for our perfectly crispy wings coated in our award winning sauces, but it's well worth it! Boneless Wingsīreaded white-meat boneless wings either plain, or tossed in one of our delicious sauces! Battered Shrimp ![]() Our wings are never frozen and they are cooked and sauced when you order them. Legend Larry's offers traditional wings in orders of six, twelve, or fifty and one hundred count party packs coated in one of our 13 sauces. Full menu downloads with pricing are available on each location's page. ![]()
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