WEN - The Wendy's Company
About The Wendy's Company (https://www.wendys.com)
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.
Key Executives
| NAME | TITLE | DOB | SALARY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert D. Wright | President, Chief Executive Officer & Director | 1967 | $3,556,271 USD |
| John K. Min | Chief Legal Officer & Secretary | 1980 | $1,661,100 USD |
| Ken Cook | Advisor | – | $1,388,460 USD |
| Matt Spessard | Chief Information Officer | 1983 | $1,232,518 USD |
| Pete Suerken | President of U.S. | – | $1,063,774 USD |
| Eric J. Wunsch | President of International | 1971 | $916,541 USD |
| Aaron Broholm | Head of Investor Relations | – | – |
| Aaron Kale | Chief Accounting Officer, Principal Accounting Officer & VP of Tax | 1977 | – |
| Carlos Ribas | Senior VP & MD of LAC | – | – |
| Heidi S. Schauer | Vice President of Communications, Public Affairs & Customer Care | – | – |
| Liliana Esposito | Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer | 1975 | – |
| Liz Geraghty | Chief Marketing Officer - International | – | – |
| Matthew Coley O'Brien | Chief People Officer | 1974 | – |
| Steven W. Cirulis | Chief Financial Officer & Chief Strategy Officer | 1971 | – |
| Suzanne Thuerk | Chief Accounting Officer | 1982 | – |