Wendy's International

Industry: Restaurants

Wendy's International, Inc. and its subsidiaries engage in the operation, development, and franchising of a system of quick service and fast casual restaurants. It offers a menu, including hamburgers and filet of chicken breast sandwiches; chicken nuggets, chicken strips, chili, and baked and French fried potatoes; prepared salads, desserts, soft drinks, and other nonalcoholic beverages; and children’s meals. Wendy’s International also offers coffee, cappuccino, fresh baked goods, such as donuts, muffins, pies, croissants, tarts, cookies, cakes, bagels, sandwiches, soups, and fresh-baked breads. It also serves a range of fast-casual, fresh Mexican food, including burritos, tacos, quesadillas, nachos, tostadas, beans, and rice. As of June 27, 2004, the company operated 6,535 Old Fashioned Hamburgers restaurants, 2,370 Tim Hortons restaurants, and 305 Baja Fresh Mexican Grill restaurants. Wendy’s International was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas and is based in Dublin, Ohio.

Wendy's International's rank changes

The company's ranking in 2007 was a decline from 2006 when it was ranked 516th on the Fortune 500. The Previous ranking was based on its 2006 revenue of $3,783 million (a change of 0 million compared to 2007) and profits of $224 million (a change of -130 million compared to 2007).

Another point of view

To many investors, profits are more important than the revenue a company earns. If the Fortune 500 was ranked by profits instead of revenue then Wendy's International would be ranked 503rd rather than 562nd due to its profits of $94 in 2007.

Wendy's International Revenue* Profit* Fortune Ranking
20073,66094562
20063,783224516

* US$ Million

Wendy's International is not ranked in this year's Fortune 500

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