Wendy's International, Inc.
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Wendy's International, Inc. Key Employees
Name Job Title
Fast Facts
One Dave Thomas Blvd., Dublin, 43017, J. David Karam President
Headquarters Address
United States of America
Stephen D. Farrar Chief Operating Officer
Telephone + 1 614 7643100
Chief Financial Officer,
Stephen E. Hare
Fax N/A Senior Vice President
Website www.wendys.com
Company Overview
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange N/A
Wendy's International, Inc. (Wendy's) operates a
Number of Employees 6,000
chain of restaurants. The company became a
part of Wendy’s/Arby’s Restaurant Group in
Fiscal Year End December
September 2008, following its merger with Triarc
Revenue (in US$ million) N/A
Companies, Inc., a company that owned Arby’s
restaurant system. Wendy’s engages in
developing, and managing restaurant
franchises. In addition, it also serves beverages
such as iced tea, coffee and lemonade. The
company’s product offerings include hamburgers
SWOT Analysis and chicken sandwiches, chili, baked and
French fried potatoes, salads and dessert. As of
Strengths Weaknesses January 2011, the company had 6,576
restaurants principally in the US, Canada and 22
other countries of which 1,394 were owned and
Strong focus on quality Overdependence on the US
operated by the company while others were
franchised. Wendy’s is headquartered in Dublin,
Strong market Presence Ohio, the US.
Key Competitors
Opportunities Threats Burger King Holdings, Inc. (Ticker: BKC)
Expanding its franchisee network Fluctuations in foreign exchange rates Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.
Positive outlook for the company’s McDonald's Corporation (Ticker: MCD)
Increase in commodity prices
restaurants
Papa John's International, Inc. (Ticker: PZZA )
Wendy’s nutrition recipes Rise in labor costs
SUBWAY Restaurants
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Business Analysis ................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Company Overview ................................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Business Description ..............................................................................................................................................4
1.3 Major Products and Services .................................................................................................................................5
2 Mergers & Acquisitions and Partnerships ............................................................................................. 6
2.1 M&A and Partnerships Strategy .............................................................................................................................6
3 Recent Developments ............................................................................................................................. 7
4 SWOT Analysis ........................................................................................................................................ 9
4.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ....................................................................................................................................9
4.2 Strengths ................................................................................................................................................................9
4.3 Weaknesses ...........................................................................................................................................................9
4.4 Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................................10
4.5 Threats .................................................................................................................................................................10
5 Wendy's International, Inc. - History .................................................................................................... 11
6 Wendy's International, Inc. - Key Employees ...................................................................................... 12
7 Wendy's International, Inc. - Locations and Subsidiaries................................................................... 13
7.1 Head Office ..........................................................................................................................................................13
7.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries ........................................................................................................................13
8 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 15
8.1 Methodology .........................................................................................................................................................15
8.2 Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................................15
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