Wendy's loses status as second-largest burger chain after 6-year run

Burger King dethrones struggling Wendy’s 6-year run as America’s 2nd-largest burger chain

Burger King dethroned Wendy's as America's runner-up to McDonald's, with sales soaring thanks to a Whopper rebrand.

Wendy's loses status as second-largest burger chain after 6-year run

Wendy’s has lost its place as America’s runner-up to McDonald's, ending a six-year run as the second-largest burger chain, being surpassed by a resurgent Burger King.Burger King reclaimed the No. 2 position as its U.S. turnaround gains momentum, with domestic same-store sales jumping 8.5% in the second quarter. Wendy’s, meanwhile, reported a 7% decline in U.S. same-store sales, marking its sixth consecutive quarter of contraction.Wendy’s new CEO…

Restaurant Brands' stock jumps as star franchise beats Wendy's

Burger King is back in second place. The chain has passed Wendy's to become the second-largest US burger brand by systemwide sales, a spot it lost six years ago. McDonald's still holds first place by a wide margin. The change…

Financial News Network - Wendy's loses status as second-largest burger chain after 6-year run

Burger King reclaimed the No. 2 U.S. burger chain spot from Wendy's after its revamped Whopper and multiyear turnaround drove same-store sales up 8.5%.Read More …