Has Your Local Wendy's Closed?

I notice all the Corporate owned locations are disappearing like Evaporating Water.

The Franchised locatiosn are still open though. Some Experts say that Wendy's may even gradually and slowly go out of business.

Has the Wendy's Near You closed and how do you feel about this?

Wendy's has opened more new locations in the past year than in any of the previous four years, according to Denny Lynch, the corporate spokesman for Wendy's. In my particular area, Central Ohio, the only Wendy's that have closed in the past 15 years are the original Wendy's location in downtown Columbus -- which closed because of its location and lack of parking -- and a Wendy's that was bypassed when a new highway was built. I'd love to see a cite from you to back up your claim that some experts have said that Wendy's might "gradually and slowly go out of business." I'd also love to find out where an expert who said "gradually and slowly" might have actually made it through junior high school.

Oh, and I could not possibly care less if a Wendy's closed as I can't stand their damned hamburgers.

I can't either.

However, All the St. Louis locations did close all at once.

I wouldn't expect too many locations to close in Ohio considering it's probably a profitable location, half the restaurants are Franchised (which are likely the new ones opening), and it's their home state.

All of the locations in a particular section of Massachusetts closed at once, too, and the owner of that franchise has been indicted, and Wendy's just stripped him of his franchise. But it had nothing to do with Wendy's.

The Wendy's situation in St. Louis was reported here shortly after the closings last fall in the St. Louis area:
http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=16283

Wendy's in St. Louis are beginning to reopen - Corporate has taken over, and is gutting and remodeling several long neglected restaurants.

The Wendy's operation isn't looking real good right now. Seems it is possible to screw up in the hamburger business.

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/wendys-explores-company-sale-cuts/story.aspx?guid=%7BD5ED74CA-BDF9-4B53-9626-41926878D7C5%7D

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Originally posted by GordonW

The Wendy's operation isn't looking real good right now. Seems it is possible to screw up in the hamburger business.

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/wendys-explores-company-sale-cuts/story.aspx?guid=%7BD5ED74CA-BDF9-4B53-9626-41926878D7C5%7D

Actually, that story is a couple of months old and outdated. Peltz has dropped his chairmanship at Trian and is trying to negotiate the purchase of Wendy's, which has again revised its pretax earnings outlook, upwards this time.

I don't care for those burgers , either.......every once in a great while, I'll give them another chance. And guess what ?!? They keep tasting more and more bland.

If their recent Baconator is any consideration in my area,I imagine they are doing well.
It's great being able to order a "standard" and not chance a screw-up when you only have so many minutes for lunch if you get what I mean.
I only wish the Arby's next door (drive-through) would stay open at least as late-I love their potato cake/hash brown fries.
This is in Lawrencburg,In,btw-
Let me know who's in the area,I know CajunKing has mentioned my employer(Pri-Pak)before-hope to hear from more out there.

They better not close. What would I do without a 99 cent baked potato?

^^^Buy a bag and make them yourself before Wendy's came to existence.

It seems Wendy's closings may be spreading. My Wife told me yesterday that the one near her work, on Reservoir Avenue in Cranston, RI suddenly closed with no notice. It did a booming lunch business. Don't know if it was a single store closing or a number of them.

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Originally posted by Ashphalt

It seems Wendy's closings may be spreading. My Wife told me yesterday that the one near her work, on Reservoir Avenue in Cranston, RI suddenly closed with no notice. It did a booming lunch business. Don't know if it was a single store closing or a number of them.

That's funny I just drove by that one this afternoon (Route 2 in Cranston) noticed that it was closed and was going to post about it.

In fact, according to their last statement, at the end of July, Wendy's had fewer outlets, both corporate and franchise, than a year earlier.

http://www.wendys-invest.com/ne/wen27.php

All of the Wendy's in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois have closed. The stores are all sitting vacant with overgrown landscaping and the wear and tear of no property upkeep starting to take its toll.....

Wendy's, who didn't really create this mess in Western MAss is trying to do something good...set up a $350,000 fund for the 350 workers who lost their jobs, but government red tape is holding things up.

http://www.masslive.com/business/republican/index.ssf?/base/business-1/1187940688308650.xml&coll=1

That article doesn't tell me that government red tape is holding up the fund, it tells me that Wendy's Corporate plans to do things according to law and the AG's office is working with them.

BTW - I'm glad to read that Elizabeth Taylor is helping out as a career counselor.

As for response to the Cranston store closing, my Wife's co-workers are in major withdrawal. They need their chili!

The location on Karl Rd., near what used to be Northland Mall was shuttered. I think a murder/robery did it in, but the memory is faulty.

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Originally posted by Ashphalt

That article doesn't tell me that government red tape is holding up the fund, it tells me that Wendy's Corporate plans to do things according to law and the AG's office is working with them.

I guess it is all a matter of perspective. When I read someone has money they want to give to people in need NOW, but has to first "discuss steps that must be taken to set up the fund", I think red tape.

I also noticed the name Elizabeth Taylor!

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^^^Buy a bag and make them yourself before Wendy's came to existence.

I only have 30 min for lunch. It takes an hour to bake a potato & anyway, we don't have a real stove here. But thanks for your helpful advice.

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Originally posted by stricken_detective

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^^^Buy a bag and make them yourself before Wendy's came to existence.

I only have 30 min for lunch. It takes an hour to bake a potato & anyway, we don't have a real stove here. But thanks for your helpful advice.

Smirk. I forget. Tell me what the minimum oz. is/was for a Wendy's baker... I followed the 'tater flow charts, also. Anyway, in MY store the minimum baker size was at LEAST 14 oz., RAW. I gave folk's their $$'s worth, to say the least. (Corporate nor the franchise DID NOT LIKE that...)

All the Wendys in my neck of the woods are doing fine.No problems here in Texas.

No problem with ours here in Chipley - it's the first restaurant people see when
coming off I-10 (and within walking distance of Wal-Mart), plus they still pack
em' in after church on Sundays (despite the sit-down local places up the road).

...although that could change with rumors of a Cracker Barrel maybe coming on
the south side of I-10.

Adj, you may finally get to take care of your Bojangles craving in Dothan
within a few weeks: passed by there last night; sign's up, light's on inside
(that's where remaining work is, along with the parking lot).

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Originally posted by Tony Bad

Wendy's, who didn't really create this mess in Western MAss is trying to do something good...set up a $350,000 fund for the 350 workers who lost their jobs, but government red tape is holding things up.

http://www.masslive.com/business/republican/index.ssf?/base/business-1/1187940688308650.xml&coll=1

The Western Mass franchisee stated in court today that he was ordered by corporate to close the stores as his negotiations with them glitched. He may very well be an honest, but inept, operator.

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Originally posted by rmcielwain


No problem with ours here in Chipley - it's the first restaurant people see when
coming off I-10 (and within walking distance of Wal-Mart), plus they still pack
em' in after church on Sundays (despite the sit-down local places up the road).

...although that could change with rumors of a Cracker Barrel maybe coming on
the south side of I-10.

Adj, you may finally get to take care of your Bojangles craving in Dothan
within a few weeks: passed by there last night; sign's up, light's on inside
(that's where remaining work is, along with the parking lot).

Yea. I saw all on my Dothan visit last week. Lots of work still 2 be done, obviously. My next visit to Dothan will involve a visit to Hunt's Seafood & OB. I have mentioned this 2 U before. We now have another Dothan area RF'er; Iqdiva and her spouse. (Susan & Paul). I am involved in an "extensive" visit to Atlanta next month. In October, I plan to visit Hunt's for a raw oyster show-down with Paul (spouse's included). Perhaps you and your spouse will join us then?

Later. --JDK--

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Originally posted by wheregreggeats.com

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Originally posted by Tony Bad

Wendy's, who didn't really create this mess in Western MAss is trying to do something good...set up a $350,000 fund for the 350 workers who lost their jobs, but government red tape is holding things up.

http://www.masslive.com/business/republican/index.ssf?/base/business-1/1187940688308650.xml&coll=1

The Western Mass franchisee stated in court today that he was ordered by corporate to close the stores as his negotiations with them glitched. He may very well be an honest, but inept, operator.

I saw a bit of that on TV news today. This is his defense on criminal charges for failing to pay employees. Seems he's just trying to shift the blame (which is probably why Wendy's corporate is working with the AG to set up the trust for employees, they need to avoid appearing to act as the empoloyer).

Also, there's the matter of outstanding tax liens on many of the properties. That didn't just happen in a few months, more like years. If he's inept, he's really inept and someone should have pulled the plug on him a long time ago. On the other hand he seems to have money for defense attorneys who come up with creative defense strategies. It all smells of someone who at best is trying to slime his way out of a bad situation he created himself.

Adj., no spouse! Single and loving it!

And somehow, a relief, considering what has happened to some of my fellow
graduates from the class of 1980...

Back on-topic: Wendy's, as mentioned, is in an advantageous spot - its nearest
competition is Burger King, across the street (there's also a Tropical Smoothie
& Waffle House close by); unless there's a tour bus or runoff from Wendy's, their
parking lot is nearly empty, except for those getting gas & snacks (BK is part of
the Applefield's complex, which includes Exxon Gas & Express Lane convenience
store.).

Everyone else (Arby's, Sonic, Hardees, Pizza Hut, McDonalds, & the local
establishments, including Chuck Wagon House, famous for whole fried catfish on
their Friday lunch buffet) is farther up Hwy. 77.

A raw oyster showdown?! Pictures are a must!!

I just love to see Fast Food Restaurants Cannibalize each other by having every single one you can think of at one intersection.

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Originally posted by Ashphalt

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Originally posted by wheregreggeats.com

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Originally posted by Tony Bad

Wendy's, who didn't really create this mess in Western MAss is trying to do something good...set up a $350,000 fund for the 350 workers who lost their jobs, but government red tape is holding things up.

http://www.masslive.com/business/republican/index.ssf?/base/business-1/1187940688308650.xml&coll=1

The Western Mass franchisee stated in court today that he was ordered by corporate to close the stores as his negotiations with them glitched. He may very well be an honest, but inept, operator.

I saw a bit of that on TV news today. This is his defense on criminal charges for failing to pay employees. Seems he's just trying to shift the blame (which is probably why Wendy's corporate is working with the AG to set up the trust for employees, they need to avoid appearing to act as the empoloyer).

Also, there's the matter of outstanding tax liens on many of the properties. That didn't just happen in a few months, more like years. If he's inept, he's really inept and someone should have pulled the plug on him a long time ago. On the other hand he seems to have money for defense attorneys who come up with creative defense strategies. It all smells of someone who at best is trying to slime his way out of a bad situation he created himself.

Ya just gotta love those lawyers. Maybe Wendy's rationale for telling the franchisee to stop trading under the Wendy's name was because Wendy's corporate wasn't getting their fees.