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USA Today
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- USA Today
Wendy's celebrating Goodyear Blimp's 100th birthday with free Frostys
Wendy's celebrating Goodyear Blimp's 100th birthday with free Frostys Show Caption Hide Caption Secret ice cream shop offers mysterious flavors Surprise Scoop, New York City's first roulette ice cream shop, won't let customers know the flavor until they try it. Wendy's is celebrating a fellow Ohioan's big birthday with free Frostys for all (who make a purchase). The fast-food chain, which was founded and is headquartered in the Buckeye State, is observing the Goodyear Blimp's 100th birthday, another Ohio icon, on June 3 with an exclusive in-app deal. The offer is only redeemable up until 12:01 a.m. local time on June 4 at participating Wendy's locations across the country. "And unlike the blimp, this offer isn't full of hot air; we're seriously serving up the coolest treat in town, no strings (or helium) attached," according to a press release from Wendy's. Here's how to redeem the offer. How to get a free Frosty from Wendy's All customers have to do redeem the deal is purchase a menu item on the Wendy's app. You can download the Wendy's Rewards app through the Apple or Google Play Store. App download and account registration is required. Additional details about the offer can be found on the Wendy's App. Wendy's unveils Frosty Swirls, Frosty Fusions Wendy's has given its iconic Frosty dessert a facelift in the last few months, offering customers the ability to add sauce or mix-ins to their classic soft-serve. The new Frosty variants are known as Frosty Swirls and Frosty Fusions. Customers can choose between a classic Vanilla or Chocolate Frosty and can then choose between three sauces: Strawberry Frosty Swirl, Caramel Frosty Swirl or Brownie Batter Swirl. Frosty Fusions, like the Frosty Swirls, allow sauce but customers may also add mix-ins for "extra flavor to the silky-smooth Vanilla or Chocolate Frosty." The three Frosty Fusion flavors, which have been available since May 12, include: Pop-Tarts Strawberry Frosty Fusion: Combines Wendy's Frosty and sweet strawberry sauce with chunks of strawberry-flavored Pop-Tarts Crunch Poppers pieces. Combines Wendy's Frosty and sweet strawberry sauce with chunks of strawberry-flavored Pop-Tarts Crunch Poppers pieces. Oreo Brownie Frosty Fusion: Features the classic Frosty swirled with the chocolatey Brownie Batter sauce mixed with crunchy Oreo cookie pieces. Features the classic Frosty swirled with the chocolatey Brownie Batter sauce mixed with crunchy Oreo cookie pieces. Caramel Crunch Frosty Fusion: Blends the classic Frosty with crunchy toffee pieces and a sweet caramel sauce. Contributing: Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Iconic US fast food chain that ‘blows McDonald's out of the water' to open 42nd UK restaurant tomorrow
AN iconic American fast food chain is opening a new restaurant tomorrow as it boost its number of UK locations. Wendy's is opening its next location in Spalding, Lincolnshire - and it will be its 42nd restaurant in the UK. 1 The chain has confirmed to The Sun that the next two restaurants to open after that will be in York and Southampton. Fast food fans will be able to get their hands on the iconic Wendy's square burgers as well as its Frosty desserts. There's also the popular Baconator which features two quarter-pound patties, two slices of cheese, six strips of bacon, mayonnaise and ketchup. Reviewers online have said it "blows McDonald's out of the water" and is "a million times better than McDonald's". Wendy's is already hugely popular in the US and has almost 6,000 locations there. It first moved across the pond in the 1980s but then closed all of its UK stores in 1999. But it returned to the UK in 2021 with branches in Reading and Oxford. Since then it has revealed plans to open 150 locations across the UK by 2028. Wendy's has previously said it's on track to open its 50th restaurant in the UK this year. It recently opened locations in Blackpool, Grays (Lakeside) and Watford. Wendy's Frosty Flavor Revolution: New Wild Fusions Unveiled Another is also set to open in Glasgow. Michael Clarke, managing director for The Wendy's Company in Europe, said previously: "We see huge potential in the UK market, with plans to add more than 150 new restaurants across the UK and surrounding countries by 2028. "This year, we will focus on accelerating our expansion efforts so more people across the UK can enjoy Wendy's craveable menu and exceptional customer hospitality. "We have a solid foundation in the market and believe we are well-positioned to accelerate our growth trajectory even further." Full list of Wendy's stores Barlborough, Tallys End, Barlborough, S43 4WP Blackpool, 60 – 64 The Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 4QU Brampton Hut - Great North Road, Brampton, Huntingdon, PE28 4NQ Brighton - 192 Western Rd, Brighton, BN1 2BA Cambridge - 56 St Andrew's St, Cambridge CB2 3DA Camden - 189 Camden High St, London, NW1 7BP Chelmsford - 9-10 High St, Chelmsford CM1 1BE Colchester - Northern Gateway, off Junction 28 of the A12, Cuckoo Farm Way Colchester – 19 – 20 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DB Croydon - 19/20 Wellesley Rd, Croydon, CR9 1NG Derby - Unit 2, College Park, Normanton Rd, Derby DE1 2GH Fulham - 563 Fulham Road, London, SW6 1ES Guildford - 12c North St, Guildford GU1 4LL Grays – Lakeside Shopping Centre, West Thurrock Way, RM20 2ZP Hull - Wendy's Kingswood Retail Park, Hull HU7 3DB Hull - 2 Ganstead Lane, Bilton Hull HU11 4AU Hull – Unit 1 King Albert Chambers, Jameson Street, Hull, HU1 1JF Kirkby, Unit 8, Academy Business Park, County Road, Kirkby, L33 7AN Kingston - 57 Eden St, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1DA Leeds – 88-91 Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NP Lincoln – 195 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7AL Maidstone - 35-39 Week St, Maidstone, ME14 1QS Middlesborough, Units 6 & 7 Captain Cooks Square, Middlesborough TS1 5UB Newcastle – 68 – 72 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5JQ Oxford - 1 Magdalen St, Oxford, OX1 3AE Peterborough - 1 Bourges View Park, Maskew Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 2FG Peterborough – Unit 3 Pavilions, Cygnet Road, Hampton, Peterborough, PE7 8FD Portsmouth – 144 Commercial Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1DA Reading - 1 Station Rd, Reading, RG1 1LG Romford - 64B South St, Romford, RM1 1RB Sheffield - 25 High St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2GA Sheffield – 3 Arena Court, Sheffield, S9 2LF Southend on Sea - 66-68 High Street in Southend-on-Sea Stratford - The Stratford Centre, 52, Broadway, E15 1NG Stretton – Unit 2, Great North Road (A1 Northbound), Ram Jam Service, LE15, 7QX Sutton - 96-98 High St, Sutton, SM1 1LT Uxbridge - 57 High St, Uxbridge, UB8 1JP Watford – 60 High Street, Watford, WD17 2BS Whitby - 79 Baxtergate, Whitby, YO21 1BL Wisbech – Horsefair Shopping Centre, 28 Churchill Road, Wisbech, PE13 1AR Wood Green - 11A Ground Floor, High Road, The Mall, Wood Green, London, N22 6HE US food chains that have hit the UK A series of American fast food chains have made the leap across to the UK in recent years. Shake Shack, which started out as a hotdog cart, recently opened its first restaurant inside a UK train station. The fast food giant has 17 locations in the UK, having opened its first in Covent Garden in 2013. Popeyes entered the UK market in 2021 and its fried chicken has proved a huge hit. In just 30 months, the brand opened over 38 restaurants across the UK. Major US fast food chain Chick-fil-A is opening branches across the UK this year too, including in Belfast, Leeds, Liverpool and London. Wingstop, which currently has 57 sites across the UK, revealed plans in January to open 20 more before the end of 2025. At least 10 of these were said to be opening in the first half of the year. Tex-Mex brand Velvet Taco will also making its UK debut in the spring. Meanwhile Dunkin' Donuts, which currently has 30 stores in the UK, hopes to open 30 new branches over the next couple of years as part of a major expansion plan.
Scottish Sun
21-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Iconic US fast food chain that ‘blows McDonald's out of the water' to open 42nd UK restaurant tomorrow
BURGER ME Iconic US fast food chain that 'blows McDonald's out of the water' to open 42nd UK restaurant tomorrow – see full list Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN iconic American fast food chain is opening a new restaurant tomorrow as it boost its number of UK locations. Wendy's is opening its next location in Spalding, Lincolnshire - and it will be its 42nd restaurant in the UK. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 American fast food giant Wendy's is opening a new restaurant in Spalding The chain has confirmed to The Sun that the next two restaurants to open after that will be in York and Southampton. Fast food fans will be able to get their hands on the iconic Wendy's square burgers as well as its Frosty desserts. There's also the popular Baconator which features two quarter-pound patties, two slices of cheese, six strips of bacon, mayonnaise and ketchup. Reviewers online have said it "blows McDonald's out of the water" and is "a million times better than McDonald's". Wendy's is already hugely popular in the US and has almost 6,000 locations there. It first moved across the pond in the 1980s but then closed all of its UK stores in 1999. But it returned to the UK in 2021 with branches in Reading and Oxford. Since then it has revealed plans to open 150 locations across the UK by 2028. Wendy's has previously said it's on track to open its 50th restaurant in the UK this year. It recently opened locations in Blackpool, Grays (Lakeside) and Watford. Wendy's Frosty Flavor Revolution: New Wild Fusions Unveiled Another is also set to open in Glasgow. Michael Clarke, managing director for The Wendy's Company in Europe, said previously: "We see huge potential in the UK market, with plans to add more than 150 new restaurants across the UK and surrounding countries by 2028. "This year, we will focus on accelerating our expansion efforts so more people across the UK can enjoy Wendy's craveable menu and exceptional customer hospitality. "We have a solid foundation in the market and believe we are well-positioned to accelerate our growth trajectory even further." Full list of Wendy's stores Barlborough, Tallys End, Barlborough, S43 4WP Blackpool, 60 – 64 The Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 4QU Brampton Hut - Great North Road, Brampton, Huntingdon, PE28 4NQ Brighton - 192 Western Rd, Brighton, BN1 2BA Cambridge - 56 St Andrew's St, Cambridge CB2 3DA Camden - 189 Camden High St, London, NW1 7BP Chelmsford - 9-10 High St, Chelmsford CM1 1BE Colchester - Northern Gateway, off Junction 28 of the A12, Cuckoo Farm Way Colchester – 19 – 20 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DB Croydon - 19/20 Wellesley Rd, Croydon, CR9 1NG Derby - Unit 2, College Park, Normanton Rd, Derby DE1 2GH Fulham - 563 Fulham Road, London, SW6 1ES Guildford - 12c North St, Guildford GU1 4LL Grays – Lakeside Shopping Centre, West Thurrock Way, RM20 2ZP Hull - Wendy's Kingswood Retail Park, Hull HU7 3DB Hull - 2 Ganstead Lane, Bilton Hull HU11 4AU Hull – Unit 1 King Albert Chambers, Jameson Street, Hull, HU1 1JF Kirkby, Unit 8, Academy Business Park, County Road, Kirkby, L33 7AN Kingston - 57 Eden St, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1DA Leeds – 88-91 Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NP Lincoln – 195 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7AL Maidstone - 35-39 Week St, Maidstone, ME14 1QS Middlesborough, Units 6 & 7 Captain Cooks Square, Middlesborough TS1 5UB Newcastle – 68 – 72 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5JQ Oxford - 1 Magdalen St, Oxford, OX1 3AE Peterborough - 1 Bourges View Park, Maskew Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 2FG Peterborough – Unit 3 Pavilions, Cygnet Road, Hampton, Peterborough, PE7 8FD Portsmouth – 144 Commercial Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1DA Reading - 1 Station Rd, Reading, RG1 1LG Romford - 64B South St, Romford, RM1 1RB Sheffield - 25 High St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2GA Sheffield – 3 Arena Court, Sheffield, S9 2LF Southend on Sea - 66-68 High Street in Southend-on-Sea Stratford - The Stratford Centre, 52, Broadway, E15 1NG Stretton – Unit 2, Great North Road (A1 Northbound), Ram Jam Service, LE15, 7QX Sutton - 96-98 High St, Sutton, SM1 1LT Uxbridge - 57 High St, Uxbridge, UB8 1JP Watford – 60 High Street, Watford, WD17 2BS Whitby - 79 Baxtergate, Whitby, YO21 1BL Wisbech – Horsefair Shopping Centre, 28 Churchill Road, Wisbech, PE13 1AR Wood Green - 11A Ground Floor, High Road, The Mall, Wood Green, London, N22 6HE US food chains that have hit the UK A series of American fast food chains have made the leap across to the UK in recent years. Shake Shack, which started out as a hotdog cart, recently opened its first restaurant inside a UK train station. The fast food giant has 17 locations in the UK, having opened its first in Covent Garden in 2013. Popeyes entered the UK market in 2021 and its fried chicken has proved a huge hit. In just 30 months, the brand opened over 38 restaurants across the UK. Major US fast food chain Chick-fil-A is opening branches across the UK this year too, including in Belfast, Leeds, Liverpool and London. The Sun exclusively revealed the exact locations of their first five UK restaurants. Seafood chain Captain D's has announced plans to open 20 restaurants across the country. Wingstop, which currently has 57 sites across the UK, revealed plans in January to open 20 more before the end of 2025. At least 10 of these were said to be opening in the first half of the year. Tex-Mex brand Velvet Taco will also making its UK debut in the spring. Meanwhile Dunkin' Donuts, which currently has 30 stores in the UK, hopes to open 30 new branches over the next couple of years as part of a major expansion plan. Dunkin' Donuts landed in the UK in St John's in Liverpool in May 2016.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wendy's Is Giving Away Its New Frosty for Free This Week
Wendy's is giving away medium Frosty Fusions this week during Grubhub's seasonal savings event. The offer includes Wendy's three new Frosty Fusion Frosty is Wendy's answer to a milkshake, only it's a lot thicker than a McDonald's Shake or a Shake Shack Shake. It's a menu classic that's remained largely unchanged, but earlier this month, Wendy's dropped a new line of Frosty treats, shaking up the entire Frosty experience. For the first time ever, Wendy's introduced mix-ins to the iconic ice cream treat. These new Frostys are similar to a McDonald's McFlurry or a Dairy Queen Blizzard and they're definitely spoon-worthy. Named the Frosty Fusion, Wendy's combines either its Vanilla or Chocolate Frosty with a sweet sauce and a crunchy mix-in. When our senior editor Courtney Kassel tried every new Frosty Fusion variety, she concluded that "there were no misses." This week, as part of a special promotion, Wendy's is giving away free Frostys, and it's the perfect opportunity to try one of these new Frosty Fusions. And if you're an Amazon Prime member, you likely have special access to this deal and more. Now through May 25, Grubhub+ members can get a free medium Frosty Fusion with an order of $20 or more at Wendy's. It's all part of the Gold Days of Grubhub+, a savings event just for members of Grubhub's premium food takeaway and delivery service. The seasonal discounts include grocery savings, reduced restaurant bills, and fast food freebies. And if you have Amazon Prime, you already have access to these offers. You can get a free Grubhub+ membership with your Amazon Prime subscription. Yes, really. That means you can try one of the new Frosty Fusions: Pop-Tarts Strawberry Frosty Fusion, Oreo Brownie Frosty Fusion, or Caramel Crunch Frosty Fusion. Typically, when Wendy's gives out free Frostys, it's a smaller size. But this offer is for medium Frostys, which means you could share your freebie—if you wanted to. And if you need menu ideas for that $20 order minimum, Wendy's just debuted a new sandwich as well as a tropical drink that tastes like summer. Read the original article on ALLRECIPES
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
WEN Q1 Earnings Call: Wendy's Maintains Guidance Amidst Consumer Headwinds and Strategic Initiatives
Fast-food chain Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) met Wall Street's revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales fell by 2.1% year on year to $523.5 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.20 per share was in line with analysts' consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy WEN? Find out in our full research report (it's free). Revenue: $523.5 million vs analyst estimates of $524.9 million (2.1% year-on-year decline, in line) Adjusted EPS: $0.20 vs analyst estimates of $0.20 (in line) Adjusted EBITDA: $124.5 million vs analyst estimates of $122.5 million (23.8% margin, 1.7% beat) Management lowered its full-year Adjusted EPS guidance to $0.95 at the midpoint, a 5% decrease Operating Margin: 15.9%, in line with the same quarter last year Free Cash Flow Margin: 12.9%, up from 10.5% in the same quarter last year Locations: 7,308 at quarter end, up from 7,248 in the same quarter last year Same-Store Sales fell 2.1% year on year (0.9% in the same quarter last year) Market Capitalization: $2.3 billion Wendy's leadership attributed its first quarter results to a combination of challenging consumer conditions, adverse winter weather, and the impact of new promotional efforts. CEO Kirk Tanner highlighted that while global same-store sales fell, the company maintained U.S. traffic and dollar share, driven by product innovation such as the Thin Mint Frosty and ongoing emphasis on value. He pointed to international growth, notably in Canada and new markets like Australia, as a bright spot in the quarter's performance. Looking ahead, management lowered its full-year adjusted EPS guidance, citing ongoing uncertainty in consumer demand and broader industry traffic softness. Tanner emphasized that Wendy's is prioritizing operational improvements, increased digital engagement, and menu innovation to offset these pressures. He explained, 'We are focused on controlling what we can control and adapting to the current environment through both value and innovation,' while reiterating the company's commitment to net unit growth and expanded international presence. Wendy's first quarter was influenced by macroeconomic pressures and strategic programming, with management focusing on menu innovation and operational improvements to drive future growth and maintain competitiveness. Menu Innovation and Collaborations: The launch of new Frosty flavors and collaborations with brands such as Girl Scouts and Takis helped boost customer traffic temporarily, with further product tie-ins planned for summer and fall. Operational Excellence Initiatives: The company rolled out new training programs, doubled in-restaurant field visits, and introduced operational tools like menu item labels and delivery scales to improve order accuracy and customer satisfaction. Technology Investments: Management accelerated the deployment of digital menu boards and AI-based order-taking, aiming to enhance personalization and drive higher digital sales, which reached over 20% of total sales for the first time. International Expansion: Over 60% of new restaurant openings occurred in international markets, with record growth in Canada and early success in Australia, reinforcing Wendy's strategy to expand its global footprint. Franchisee Support and Benchmarking: A new system for collecting and benchmarking franchisee financials at the restaurant level was introduced, intended to drive operational best practices and improve franchisee profitability. Management expects continued consumer uncertainty to impact sales, but believes menu innovation, technology investments, and international expansion will support gradual improvement through the year. Customer Value and Promotions: The 100 Days of Summer campaign and ongoing value offerings are designed to attract price-sensitive consumers and drive frequency, especially as industry-wide QSR traffic remains pressured. Digital and Operational Enhancements: Expansion of digital ordering, loyalty features, and AI-driven tools is expected to improve efficiency and customer engagement, contributing to higher average order values and productivity. International Growth Focus: The pipeline of new international units and development agreements in markets such as Mexico, Chile, and Australia is central to Wendy's long-term growth strategy, providing diversification from U.S. market headwinds. Jeffrey Bernstein (Barclays): Pressed on whether Wendy's value platform needs to be refreshed in light of consumer pressure; CEO Kirk Tanner stressed a balanced approach with ongoing innovation and weekly value deals. David Palmer (Evercore ISI): Asked where the biggest improvements in customer experience are expected; Tanner cited investments in order accuracy and hospitality through operational tools and field resources. Dennis Geiger (UBS): Inquired about franchisee demand and the development pipeline; Tanner expressed confidence in both international and domestic growth, emphasizing ongoing pipeline visibility beyond 2025. Jon Tower (Citi): Sought details on Q1's sales softness and income cohort trends; management noted broad-based pressure, especially among households earning below $75,000, while reaffirming investment in growth initiatives. Sara Senatore (Bank of America): Questioned the impact of reduced advertising spend; CFO Ken Cook said share was maintained and emphasized a focus on in-restaurant experience to drive frequency. In the coming quarters, the StockStory team will be monitoring (1) the effectiveness of Wendy's 100 Days of Summer campaign in driving guest traffic and frequency, (2) execution of international expansion and new unit openings, and (3) progress in digital engagement and operational improvements such as AI order-taking and accuracy tools. We will also track developments in the competitive landscape and consumer spending patterns, which could influence near-term performance. Wendy's currently trades at a forward P/E ratio of 11.8×. Is the company at an inflection point that warrants a buy or sell? Find out in our free research report. The market surged in 2024 and reached record highs after Donald Trump's presidential victory in November, but questions about new economic policies are adding much uncertainty for 2025. While the crowd speculates what might happen next, we're homing in on the companies that can succeed regardless of the political or macroeconomic environment. Put yourself in the driver's seat and build a durable portfolio by checking out our Top 9 Market-Beating Stocks. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 176% over the last five years. Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-small-cap company Comfort Systems (+782% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.
