Wendy's in Crisis: 350 US Restaurants to Shut as 'Underperforming' Stores Push Chain to the Brink

Wendy’s is preparing to close hundreds of its restaurants across the United States (Credit: Jacob McGowin/Unsplash)

Wendy's is preparing to close hundreds of its restaurants across the United States after revealing that a significant number of outlets have been 'consistently underperforming'.

The fast-food giant confirmed that between 200 and 350 of its 6,000 US locations will shut their doors from late 2025 as part of an aggressive turnaround plan.