The Latest Breaking News from Wendys

Ex-Wendy’s manager accused of tying neurodivergent worker to a grill faces criminal charges

Michiko Burton, 19, allegedly claimed it was part of a TikTok trend

The Independent UK · Sep 22

19-year-old Wendy’s manager allegedly tied neurodivergent co-worker to a grill. Then she told police it was part of a TikTok trend

The investigation was temporarily closed without an arrest.

We Got This Covered · Sep 22

Is the Combo Meal Still Cheaper? We Checked What Fast-Food Chains Are Offering in 2026

Ordering a combo meal used to feel like one of the easiest ways to save money at a fast-food restaurant. Pick the burger, add fries and a drink, and the bundled price was supposed to cost less than buying all three separately. In 2026, however, that assumption deserves a second…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 21

Minnesota woman threatened to call ICE on Wendy’s Hispanic workers, and she was heard saying: ‘I’m black I can’t be racist’

That's the worst defense.

We Got This Covered · Sep 17

Wendy’s Is Selling 10 Chicken Nuggets for $1.99 — But There’s a Catch

Ten Wendy’s chicken nuggets for less than $2 sounds like one of the better fast-food deals still available in 2026. And the offer is real: Wendy’s is currently advertising a 10-piece order of Classic or Spicy Nuggets for $1.99.

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 17

McDonald’s is giving away free cheeseburgers this National Cheeseburger Day: Here’s how to get yours

Free Double Cheeseburgers will be available on September 18, accompanying a minimum $1 purchase at participating locations

The Independent UK · Sep 13

Burger King and McDonald’s are reversing its course on AI as customers crave human connection

Some 80 percent of fast-food customers say they still prefer ordering from a human over AI, one study found

The Independent UK · Sep 11

Massive ‘extinct’ Wendy’s burger returns. It began as a joke and is reportedly now available at only one Oklahoma location

Finish it all, and get special prizes.

We Got This Covered · Sep 8

Wendy’s Rally Fades After Trian Steps Back: Was It Ever Real?

Wendy's stock spiked on Trian buyout reports, reversed after the firm backed off, then recovered on short covering and value buying, even as weak earnings and bearish analyst ratings persist.

MarketBeat · Sep 2

Nelson Peltz Doesn’t Want to Take Wendy’s Private. How to Play the Plunge in WEN Stock Here

Wendy’s stock sinks on reports Nelson Peltz no longer wants to take it private. Here’s what it means for WEN shares.

Barchart · Aug 27