Wendy's: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

Wendy's is executing a multiyear turnaround strategy focused on franchise health. Key initiatives include making breakfast optional to improve franchisee profitability (targeting $200M in systemwide EBITDA), acquiring up to 163 restaurants from bankrupt Meritage Hospitality Group, and expanding digital delivery promotions which have driven low double-digit to 20% sales lifts with over 90% of U.S. franchisees now participating.