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Wendy's reported weak second-quarter results: Global systemwide sales fell 6.5%, U.S. same-restaurant sales declined 7% as traffic dropped 12.5%, adjusted EBITDA decreased to $124.1 million, and adjusted EPS was $0.18.
New CEO Bob Wright said the brand's quality, value proposition, operations and marketing have deteriorated. Wendy's is developing a turnaround plan focused on menu quality and pricing, branding, restaurant execution, digital capabilities and franchisee economics.
The company withdrew its 2026 financial outlook and expects continued pressure on margins, EBITDA and earnings amid weak sales, 5%–6% commodity inflation and higher turnaround-related expenses. Leverage is expected to remain elevated, and Wendy's does not anticipate share repurchases in 2026.
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Wendy's reported weak second-quarter results: Global systemwide sales fell 6.5%, U.S. same-restaurant sales declined 7% as traffic dropped 12.5%, adjusted EBITDA decreased to $124.1 million, and adjusted EPS was $0.18.
New CEO Bob Wright said the brand's quality, value proposition, operations and marketing have deteriorated. Wendy's is developing a turnaround plan focused on menu quality and pricing, branding, restaurant execution, digital capabilities and franchisee economics.
The company withdrew its 2026 financial outlook and expects continued pressure on margins, EBITDA and earnings amid weak sales, 5%–6% commodity inflation and higher turnaround-related expenses. Leverage is expected to remain elevated, and Wendy's does not anticipate share repurchases in 2026.
2 Short Squeezes for Summer Speculation: What the Bears Are Getting Wrong
#sales #restaurant #interested #here
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