Can Project Fresh Stabilize Wendy's EBITDA Amid Weak Traffic?

WEN targets EBITDA stabilization as Project Fresh, value offers and stronger execution aim to offset weak traffic and cost pressure.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 22, 2026

Wendy's, Chipotle say they are not affected by cyclosporiasis outbreak

Wendy's and Chipotle Mexican Grill said on Friday that their restaurants were not hit by a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded ​iceberg lettuce served at some Taco Bell outlets.

Reuters • Jul 17, 2026

Chipotle vs. Wendy's: Which Restaurant Stock Has the Edge Now?

CMG's improving traffic, rewards growth and expansion plans give it an edge over WEN - but margin pressure and valuation still shape the debate.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 17, 2026

$1 Frosty: Where Wendy's Value Meets Everyone's Favorite Summer Treat

Wendy's Rewards members can enjoy early access to a $1 classic Frosty on July 19 in honor of National Ice Cream Day DUBLIN, Ohio, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: Wendy's® is making summer even more crave-worthy with the $1 Frosty® promotion – a reminder that value and iconic flavor don't have to be a compromise. For a limited time, fans can get a small Classic Chocolate or Vanilla Frosty for just $1.

PRNewsWire • Jul 16, 2026

Can Wendy's Margin Pressure Ease as Turnaround Efforts Progress?

WEN is advancing Project Fresh, digital initiatives and menu upgrades as it works to improve margins despite cost pressures.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 14, 2026

Wendy's Vs. McDonald's: Buy Wendy's to Ride the ‘Project Fresh' Short-Squeeze Momentum and Avoid McDonald's

Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN | WEN Price Prediction) and McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) both dropped Q1 2026 results that flipped the usual narrative.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 11, 2026

Why Investors Are Watching These 3 Meme Stocks Now: Wendy's, Krispy Kreme, and Tootsie Roll

Meme stock season is back with three consumer names at the center of retail chatter: a heavily shorted momentum play with an activist twist, a busted IPO in turnaround mode, and a low-float, family-run confectioner riding a cocoa cost tailwind.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 10, 2026

The Wendy's Company to Report Second Quarter 2026 Results on August 7

DUBLIN, Ohio, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) will release its second quarter 2026 results before the market opens on Friday, August 7. The Company will host a conference call that same day at 8:30 a.m.

PRNewsWire • Jul 9, 2026

Can Wendy's Digital Sales Momentum Offset Weak Traffic?

WEN's is expanding digital sales, AI-powered ordering and menu innovation as it works to improve customer traffic.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 7, 2026

2 Short Squeezes for Summer Speculation: What the Bears Are Getting Wrong

The question is what happens when the short sellers get the story wrong. The answer is often a sharp stock price correction.

MarketBeat • Jul 7, 2026