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Wendy’s to Shutter 5%–6% of U.S. Restaurants by Mid-2026

The chain pivots to permanent value pricing after a steep late-2025 sales slide.

Wendy’s to Close 5%–6% of U.S. Restaurants in First Half After Steep Sales Drop

Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of U.S. Restaurants Under Project Fresh

Wendy’s to Close 200–350 U.S. Restaurants Through 2026 Under Turnaround Plan