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Wendy’s to close 300–350 U.S. stores in 2026 due to financial struggles, targeting underperforming locations.
Wendy’s plans to close 300 to 350 U.S. locations in 2026, or 5% to 6% of its restaurants, targeting underperforming stores due to ongoing financial challenges including a 5.5% revenue drop in the fourth quarter.
The closures follow prior reductions of 240 stores in 2024 and 28 in 2025.
The company is introducing new menu items like a cheesy bacon cheeseburger, expanding chicken options, and boosting digital marketing and value pricing to improve performance.
While no specific Illinois locations, including Rockford, have been confirmed for closure, stores with low traffic, high competition, or outdated facilities may be affected.
Final decisions rely on internal metrics not publicly disclosed, and customers should watch for changes, though no official list has been released.
Wendy's cerrará 300-350 tiendas en los Estados Unidos en 2026 debido a las dificultades financieras, apuntando a ubicaciones de bajo rendimiento.