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.
68 years – that is a long time to smile. But at IHOP, we have been smiling and serving joy one plate at a time ever since Al and Jerry Lapin opened the first International House of Pancakes in Toluca Lake, California in 1958. It is even more important today, amid our chaotic and busy world, for our guests to receive a friendly greeting, great food, and time well-spent with those they care about.
Our founders never dreamed decades later the family restaurant they started would become the American icon it is today. The home of all things breakfast and everything delicious, we offer made-to-order breakfast options and a wide selection of lunch and dinner items, including Hand Crafted Melts, Ultimate Steakburgers and more. Our team members and restaurants create a sense of belonging, togetherness and joy for our guests as they connect over breakfast, enjoy study breaks, or grab a bite before or after sporting events. No matter what the reason or time of day, we are ready to serve up a smile and deliver some joy.
Want to help us serve that joy to our customers and communities? With more than 1,800 IHOP restaurants around the world and counting, we’re always looking for new franchisees and team members to come pancake with us!
As a member of our International Bank of Pancakes, you’ll always get a return on your ingestments! Join our rewards program for stackholder perks such as: free birthday pancakes, exclusive offers, secret menu offerings and Pay ’N Go from the app.
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