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National Fast Food Chain With Hundreds Of PA Locations Dramatically Downsizing
Wendy's will close about 5–6% of its nearly 6,000 U.S. locations to focus on profitable stores after 240 closures in 2024 and 28 in late 2025, CEO said.
- On Friday, Wendy's announced plans to close 5-6% of its 5,969 U.S. locations this year, implying nearly 360 potential closures, with acting CEO Ken Cook citing focus on profitable growth.
- Facing weaker Q4 2025 results, Wendy's sales fell 8.3% to $3.4 billion and full-year 2025 sales dropped 3.5%, prompting closures to focus on digital ordering and modernization efforts.
- Since November, the company has worked with franchisee partners to evaluate stores after shuttering 28 Q4 2025 locations and 240 locations closed in 2024.
- Local managers and customers face uncertainty as Wendy's did not specify which U.S. locations will close, though it operates 91 locations in Maryland, mostly in Baltimore.
- Cook said the company will prioritize innovation in 2026, with new chicken tenders and improved sandwiches boosting customer satisfaction last year.
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