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Wendy's was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio. Dave built his business on the premise, “Quality Is Our Recipe®”, which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Wendy's is best known for its made-to-order square hamburgers, using fresh, never frozen beef*, freshly-prepared salads, and other signature items like chili, baked potatoes and the Frosty® dessert. The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) is committed to doing the right thing and making a positive difference in the lives of others. This is most visible through the Company's support of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption® and its signature Wendy's Wonderful Kids® program, which seeks to find a loving, forever home for every child in the North American foster care system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand. For details on franchising, connect with us at www.wendys.com/franchising.Visit www.wendys.com and www.squaredealblog.com for more information and connect with us on X and Instagram using @wendys, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wendys. *Fresh beef available in the contiguous U.S., Alaska, and Canada.

Jack in the Box has always been the place for those who live outside the box. Where you can try new things and order what you want when you want it. Now, let’s get to the facts! Did you know Jack in the Box was founded on February 21, 1951, by a businessman named Robert O. Peterson in San Diego, California? Yeah, you probably did. Did you know Jack in the Box pioneered a number of firsts in the quick-serve industry, including menu items that are now staples on most fast-food menu boards, like the breakfast sandwich and portable salads. Sure. Did you know Jack in the Box has over 2000 locations? Everyone knows that. Whatever the reason you came to Jack in the Box's LinkedIn page...welcome, we’re happy to have you here.

History: *1986: The first Five Guys location opens in Arlington, VA. *1986 - 2001: Five Guys opens five locations around the DC metro-area and perfected their business of making burgers… and starts to build a cult-like following. * 2002: Five Guys decides DC metro-area residents shouldn't be the only ones to experience their burgers and start to franchise in Virginia and Maryland. * 2003: Five Guys sells out of franchise territory within 18 months and starts to open the rest of the country for franchise rights. * 2003 - 2012: Five Guys expands to over 1,000 locations in the U.S. and Canada. * In July 2013, Five Guys opens the first location outside of North America in London, England. * Our International HQ in Amsterdam, NL opened in 2016. * Today, we have more than 1,900 locations open in North America, Canada, UK, Middle East, Europe, APAC and growing.