Wendy’s store closures 2026: Fast-food chain update on long list of locations shuttered in turnaround plan

Wendy’s shares rose on Friday after the fast-food giant reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings , beating analyst estimates despite poor U.S. store performance, with U.S. same-restaurant sales falling 7.8%. That slow but steady growth reflects the burger chain’s effort to turn around sales by shedding low-performing American restaurants and improving menu quality. The plan comes amid an