Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of Locations Nationwide
Wendy’s announced plans to shut down approximately 300 restaurants across the United States in the coming months. The decision impacts various regions, though the company has not specified which locations are affected.
Potential Impact on New Jersey
New Jersey, where Wendy’s ranks among the ten most popular fast-food chains, has 145 active locations, including many in South Jersey. It remains unclear whether any of these will be part of the upcoming closures.
Details from Corporate Announcements
According to Investing.com, Wendy’s aims to close up to 350 stores nationwide. These new closures are in addition to the 150 restaurants previously announced for shutdown in late 2024.
“When we look at the system today, we have some restaurants that do not elevate the brand and are a drag from a franchisee financial performance perspective,” said interim CEO Ken Cook during a quarterly earnings call on November 7. “The goal is to address and fix those restaurants.”
Cook confirmed that the closures will begin later this year and expressed interest in saving certain locations where possible. No detailed list or regional breakdown has been provided so far.
Locating Open Wendy’s Restaurants
Customers in New Jersey can use Wendy’s official restaurant locator tool on the company’s website to check for nearby open locations.
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Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist covering trending developments across the Mid-Atlantic region.
Author’s Summary: Wendy’s plans to shutter hundreds of underperforming restaurants nationwide, though it remains unclear if any New Jersey outlets are affected.