Wendy's is an American international fast food restaurant chain founded by Dave Thomas in 1969, in Columbus, OH. The Wendy’s Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a quick-service restaurant company. It operates through three segments: Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate & Development. The company is involved in operating, developing, and franchising a system of quick-service restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches. As of March 2023, they operate approximately 415 company-owned restaurants and 6,680 franchised restaurants worldwide. Wendy’s has a credit rating of B+ from Standard and Poor’s and a long-term rating of B3 from Moody’s. The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN) is an American holding company for the major fast food chain Wendy's. In 2022, total revenue amounted to over $2.09B with a current market cap of $4.67B. They are headquartered in Dublin, OH.

Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. stands as one of the swiftly advancing restaurant enterprises in
the United States, managing restaurants spanning across 16 states. Founded on a dedication to
delivering exceptional hospitality to our patrons, team members, communities, and investors,
Meritage has witnessed remarkable expansion within the restaurant sector. Presently marking
25 years as a Wendy’s franchisee, Meritage is primed for ongoing expansion of the Wendy’s
brand, venturing into the development of its latest franchise concept, Taco John’s, while also
broadening its proprietary independent concept, Morning Belle.