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  • Trian Fund Management 13d/A Filing (new) — Activist investor Trian disclosed intent to explore potential transactions to enhance shareholder value; company warns of uncertainty and potential adverse business impact.
  • China Franchise Termination Right (new) — Either party may terminate the China franchise agreement without liability before December 12, 2026, following leadership changes at the franchise partner.
  • Market Position Downgrade (worsened) — Company changed U.S. market description from 'the second largest' to 'one of the largest' quick-service hamburger chain, coinciding with 217-unit net decline and deteriorating same-restaurant sales.
  • Strategic Framework Under Evaluation (unchanged) — Company replaced its four-pillar strategic framework with a five-area action plan 'while it evaluates its strategy,' signaling an interim response to traffic declines rather than a finalized long-term strategy.
NASDAQ: WEN Wendy's Co 10-Q

Wendy's Q2 2026: net income -40.8% to $32.6M as U.S. same-store sales fall 7.4%

Filed August 7, 2026 · Period ending June 28, 2026 · Compared to 10-Q Aug 8, 2025 · ~2 min read

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    Net income fell 40.8% to $32.6M ($0.17 diluted EPS, -41.4%) while revenue rose 1.7% to $570.6M, as operating income dropped 24% to $79.3M on sharply lower same-restaurant sales and higher costs.

    MD&A: Operating Results verify on EDGAR →
  • high

    U.S. same-restaurant sales declined 7.4% year-to-date (vs -3.2% prior year), driven by decreased traffic partially offset by higher average check; global same-restaurant sales fell 6.5%.

    MD&A: Same-Restaurant Sales verify on EDGAR →
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    Systemwide restaurant count fell 217 net units in H1 2026 (98 openings, 315 closures) vs +94 net units in H1 2025, with U.S. franchised closures accelerating to 286 (vs 15 prior year).

    MD&A: Restaurant Count verify on EDGAR →

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