Operator of 314 Wendy’s locations in the U.S. files for bankruptcy protection

A major operator of hundreds of Wendy's restaurants in the United States filed for bankruptcy protection after Wendy's moved to terminate its franchise agreement. Wendy's says the operator owes it approximately $146.9 million, including over $25 million in overdue royalties and fees. The operator filed for bankruptcy a day after Wendy's initiated the termination process.

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  1. Sep 18Wendy's franchisee with hundreds of locations across 15 states files for bankruptcy
  2. Sep 22Wendy’s Faces Major Closures After Big Franchisee Bankruptcy

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Money Talks NewsLean Left· 7d ago

Large Wendy’s Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy, Cites Record Beef Prices

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 8d ago· ran in 7 outlets

Operator of 314 US Wendy's locations files for bankruptcy protection

QuartzLean Left· 8d ago

A major Wendy's franchisee blamed the brand's failed marketing for its bankruptcy

BloombergLean Left· 10d ago

Wendy’s Franchisee Blames Bankruptcy on Ineffective Marketing

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Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 10d ago

Major fast-food operator with 314 locations in 15 states files for bankruptcy

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Major fast-food operator with 314 locations in 15 states files for bankruptcy

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Inc.Center· 6d ago

Wendy’s Tried to Terminate a Franchisee’s Right to Operate 314 Restaurants. It Filed for Bankruptcy a Day Later

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MyarklamissCenter· 7d ago

Operator of 314 Wendy's locations in the US files for bankruptcy protection

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Operator of 314 Wendy’s locations in the US files for bankruptcy protection

WDIO DuluthCenter· 8d ago

Operator of 314 Wendy’s locations in the US files for bankruptcy protection

WDIO DuluthCenter· 8d ago

Ticker – Wendy’s Locations Bankruptcy protection

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Operator of 314 US Wendy’s locations files for bankruptcy protection

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Operator of 314 US Wendy’s locations files for bankruptcy protection

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Operator of 314 US Wendy’s locations files for bankruptcy protection

CBS 17 RaleighCenter· 10d ago

Wendy's franchisee with hundreds of locations in NC, 14 other states files for bankruptcy

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End Time HeadlinesLean Right· 7d ago

Wendy’s Faces Major Closures After Big Franchisee Bankruptcy

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Operator of 314 Wendy’s locations in the U.S. files for bankruptcy protection

Las Vegas Review-JournalLean Right· 8d ago· ran in 7 outlets

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Major Wendy's franchisee files for bankruptcy

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Major fast-food operator with 314 locations in 15 states files for bankruptcy

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Major fast-food operator with 314 locations in 15 states files for bankruptcy

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