Businessweek

The Wendy’s Company, through its subsidiary, Wendy’s Restaurants, LLC (Wendy’s Restaurants), owns and franchises the Wendy’s restaurant system in the United States. As of December 30, 2012, the Wendy’s restaurant system was comprised of 6,560 restaurants, of which 1,427 were owned and operated by the company. As of December 30, 2012, Wendy’s franchisees operated 4,759 Wendy’s restaurants in 49 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. Trademarks and Service Marks The company or its subsidiaries have registered certain trademarks and service marks in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and in international jurisdictions, some of which include Wendy’s, Old Fashioned Hamburgers, and Quality Is Our Recipe. Seasonality The company’s restaurant operations are moderately seasonal. Its average restaurant sales are normally higher during the summer months than during the winter months. History The Wendy’s Company was founded in 1884.