Our Industry
Wendy’s operates in the USD $519 billion* Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) category. With a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%* worldwide, this exciting and competitive category is forecasted to outpace overall foodservice growth through 2015. Within the QSR segment, we primarily operate in the hamburger (burger) and chicken categories – two segments which together comprise nearly 40% of the global QSR market.
*Source: 2011 Euromonitor International
The Wendy’s Opportunity
With seemingly endless investment opportunities available, why is owning and operating a Wendy's restaurant right for you? Over the past 40+ years, we have built our business the same way you have built yours: through determination, dedication and hard work. With more than 6,500 outlets in operation, Wendy’s has grown to become one of the largest restaurant franchising systems in the world. While Wendy’s has current operations in the U.S. and 27 countries and territories worldwide, we believe the international QSR market is significantly underpenetrated and offers tremendous opportunity for additional growth. It is rare to find an opportunity to invest in and develop a brand as iconic as Wendy’s in a new market. When you invest in an international Wendy’s franchise, you get more than a restaurant – you get brand power and instant recognition, a comprehensive support system, and an experienced management team fully committed to worldwide growth.
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