Major Wendy’s Franchisee Declares Bankruptcy

Operator of more than 300 Wendy’s locations files for bankruptcy as chain struggles

Wendy’s overall U.S. sales at existing restaurants fell 7 percent in the second quarter of 2026

Major Wendy’s franchisee declares bankruptcy

Meritage Hospitality Group, which operates 314 Wendy’s units, has closed at least 60 units this year and opted out or altered the breakfast daypart to improve store-level EBITDA.

Operator of more than 300 Wendy’s locations files for bankruptcy as chain’s struggles mount

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