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About Wendy's
Wendy's is a food service franchise available to qualified franchisees. Brands in quick-service and casual dining attract owners looking for an established system, recognized branding, and a documented path to opening.
Opening a Wendy's franchise calls for an estimated total investment of $1,463,457–$2,900,000.
Wendy's includes a financial performance representation (Item 19) in its current FDD, meaning the franchisor discloses figures on unit-level sales or earnings. Reviewing Item 19 alongside validation calls with existing franchisees is the best way to gauge realistic performance.
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Financial Performance (Item 19)
Wendy's discloses Fiscal Year 2025 average unit volumes (AUVs) for both Company and Franchise Restaurants. Franchise Restaurants (5,347 units) averaged $1,993,657 in Gross Sales (median $1,866,652; range $391,533-$7,726,390), with 42.2% at or above average; Company Restaurants (367 units) averaged $2,250,384. A separate P&L breakout for 360 Traditional Company-Owned Restaurants shows average Gross Sales of $2,259,654, Cost of Sales of $761,899 (33.7%), Gross Profit of $1,497,755 (66.3%), Other Operating Expenses of $1,133,562 (50.2%), and Restaurant EBITDA before Rent of $364,193 (16.1%), noti
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