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Store Count by Type
Shows the distribution of different store formats, such as company-owned versus franchised locations, highlighting Wendy's growth strategy and market penetration.Wendy's is strategically shifting focus from U.S. net unit growth to enhancing average unit volumes through Project Fresh, which includes closing underperforming U.S. stores. This aligns with a recent decline in U.S. store counts and a 4.7% drop in same-restaurant sales. Conversely, international expansion remains robust, with over 9% net unit growth expected, supported by strong sales in markets like Mexico and Puerto Rico. This dual strategy aims to optimize U.S. operations while capitalizing on international growth opportunities, reflecting a proactive response to competitive pressures and margin challenges.
Date | US Company-Operated | US Franchised | International Company-Operated | International Franchised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 30, 2026 | 420.00 | 5.30K | 10.00 | 1.45K |
Mar 31, 2026 | 420.00 | 5.38K | 11.00 | 1.44K |
Dec 31, 2025 | 423.00 | 5.55K | 11.00 | 1.42K |
Sep 30, 2025 | 421.00 | 5.56K | 14.00 | 1.37K |
Jun 30, 2025 | 387.00 | 5.58K | 13.00 | 1.35K |
Mar 31, 2025 | 387.00 | 5.57K | 13.00 | 1.34K |
Dec 31, 2024 | 381.00 | 5.55K | 13.00 | 1.29K |
Sep 30, 2024 | 398.00 | 5.61K | 13.00 | 1.27K |
Jun 30, 2024 | 399.00 | 5.61K | 12.00 | 1.25K |
Mar 31, 2024 | 399.00 | 5.63K | 12.00 | 1.21K |