Wendy's facts for kids
Wendy's is a well-known chain of fast food restaurants around the world. It was started by a person named Dave Thomas on November 15, 1969. The very first Wendy's restaurant opened in Columbus, Ohio. Later, on January 29, 2006, the company moved its main office to Dublin, Ohio.
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What's on the Wendy's Menu?
Wendy's is famous for its tasty hamburgers. They also serve delicious chicken sandwiches. You can find classic French fries and different drinks too. For a sweet treat, Wendy's has "Frostys." These are thick, cold desserts that are a bit like the "Blizzards" you might find at Dairy Queen.
Important Moments in Wendy's History
- 1969: Wendy's opens its very first restaurant.
- 1970: They introduce their first drive-thru window. This lets customers order food without leaving their cars.
- 1979: Wendy's adds a fresh salad bar to its restaurants.
- 1984: The famous Where's the Beef? slogan becomes popular.
- 1989: The "Super Value Menu" is launched, offering meals at lower prices.
- 1995: Wendy's buys another company called Tim Hortons.
- 2002: Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy's, passes away.
- 2006: Wendy's sells Tim Hortons.
- 2007: The original Wendy's restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, closes its doors.
- 2008: Wendy's announces it will join with another company called Triarc.
Catchy Wendy's Slogans
Over the years, Wendy's has used many different slogans to tell people about their food. Some of these slogans are still remembered today!
Slogans in the US and Canada
- 1970 - Present: Quality Is Our Recipe (You can still see this slogan on the Wendy's logo!)
- 1978 - 1979: Juicy hamburgers
- 1979 - 1980: Hot-N-Juicy
- 1984 - 1986: Where's the beef?
- 1987 - 1993: Give a little nibble
- 1989 - 1998: The best burgers and a whole lot more
- 1997 - Present: You can eat great, even late
- 2005 - Present: It's good to be square. (This refers to their square-shaped burger patties!)
- 2008: It's waaay better than fast food... It's Wendy's. (In the US)
- Present: You know when it's real
Wendy's Slogans Around the World
- 1983: It's the best time for...Wendy's (Philippines)
- 2000 (around this time) - Present: We don't cut corners (New Zealand)
- 2000 (around this time) - Present: Wendy's cuadra contigo (This means "Wendy's fits with you" in Spanish. The word cuadra also sounds like "square," which is a fun nod to their burgers!) (Venezuela)
- 2001 (around this time) - Present: El Sabor de lo Recien Hecho (This means "The Flavor of the Freshly Made" in Spanish) (Honduras)
- 2007 (around this time) - Present: Wendy's es Sensacional (This means "Wendy's is Sensational" in Spanish) (El Salvador)
- 2008 - Present: It's not just fast food; it's fresh food, made fast (Malaysia)
- 2008 - Present: Old Fashion Hamburgers (Dominican Republic)
Images for kids
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The first Wendy's restaurant in Downtown Columbus, Ohio, on its last day of operation in 2007.
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A busy front counter at a Wendy's restaurant in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
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A Wendy's restaurant in Kingston, Ontario, built just before the new logo came out in 2012.
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The main Wendy's restaurant in Dublin, Ohio.
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A Wendy's restaurant in Jakarta, Indonesia, during a children's birthday party.
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A Wendy's restaurant in Manila, Philippines.
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An older style of the Wendy's logo.
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See also
In Spanish: Wendy's para niños
