Wendy’s, the famous American hamburger fast-food chain, announced the closure of hundreds of its stores across the United States. In an economy seeing cuts and closures at various companies, Wendy’s cited locations that were struggling performance-wise. So, does this mean the company will close permanently?

Interim CEO Ken Cook announced the closure of multiple restaurants in November 2025, noting that they “will strengthen the system and enable franchisees to invest more capital and resources in their remaining restaurants.”

“Closures of underperforming units are expected to boost sales and profitability at nearby locations.,” Cook continued, according to CNN. The executive added that various restaurants “do not elevate the brand” and are a “drag from a franchisee financial perform

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