Wendy's to Close Hundreds of Locations Nationwide
Wendy's announced plans to shut down around 300 stores across the United States in the coming months.
Impact on New Jersey Wendy's Locations
Wendy's is among the top ten fast-food chains in New Jersey, where there are 145 Wendy's restaurants, including many in South Jersey. It is unclear which specific stores will close, and no official list has been released.
Details on the Closures
The closures are in addition to the 150 stores scheduled to close by the end of 2024. According to finance site Investing.com, the total number of closures could exceed 350 nationally.
"When we look at the system today, we have some restaurants that do not elevate the brand and are a drag from a franchisee financial performance perspective," said Interim Wendy's CEO Ken Cook during the Nov. 7 quarterly earnings call. "The goal is to address and fix those restaurants."
Cook confirmed the store closures would begin before the end of the year but did not specify which locations would be affected.
Finding a Nearby Wendy's
To locate the nearest Wendy's, customers can use the restaurant locator available on Wendy's official website.
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"The goal is to address and fix those restaurants."
Summary: Wendy's plans to close over 300 locations across the U.S., starting late 2025, with no specific details on New Jersey stores, though the state has 145 Wendy's currently operating.