The Wendy's Company’s Post

Every November, the Wendy’s System dedicates a week to honoring our founder, Dave Thomas, and recommitting to the values he established when opening his first restaurant on November 15, 1969.   Dave believed in putting quality into everything we do, treating people with respect, leading with integrity, sharing success, and giving back to our communities. These principles still guide us today, shaping how we serve customers and support each other.   Last week, we wrapped up Founder’s Week by dressing like Dave—white shirt and red tie, his signature look. Thank you to our Wendy’s and Quality Supply Chain Co-op, Inc. team members around the world for making this year's celebration truly special!

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Heidi McLaughlin

Executive Assistant and Office Coordination Specialist.

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I ate at the first restaurant!! I was 8. My dad was so excited to try it and it did not disappoint!

Jaime Mendoza

Remote Customer experience associate

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Good looking crowd.

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Robert Cooke

Chief Executive Officer @ Resilient Service Solutions | Founder at Rejuvenate Consulting

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Such a wonderful tradition honoring Dave Thomas and the values he set for Wendy’s! 🙌 His principles of quality, respect, integrity, and community continue to guide the brand today. Love that you all celebrated by dressing like Dave—such a thoughtful tribute! 👔 #FoundersWeek #WendysValues #LegacyOfExcellence #DaveThomas

Robert “Bob” Hansbrough

Retired former Franchise Owner at Keke’s Breakfast Cafe and Former Director of Operations for The Wendy’s Company

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Happy Founders week🎉🎉🎉

Sherif Mousa

Regional Operations Director | Hospitality & F&B Executive | Franchise & Brand Development | Restaurant Operations Leadership | Driving Growth & Digital Transformation Across KSA & GCC

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Congratulations

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What an awesome tribute! 🍔

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One Wendy's!

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MARK BOURLOTOS

WENDYS OHIO DISTRICT MANAGER - CINCINNATI DMA

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We loved Dave so much. He held my daughter when she was 2 and ate at my Wendy's in Pompano Beach Fl quite frequently. Lorraine did too. I feel so privileged to have known the man, the legend. Thank you Dave. And thank you Lorraine too.

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Awesome and congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 🥳 😀 🙌 🎊 👏 💐 🥳 😀 🙌 🎊 👏 💐 🥳

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Chris Nordness

Looking at new career path

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He gave us the BEST fast food for the money, I love wendys JR Cheeseburger deluxe for the ingredients you get the fresh patty and the quality of the beef that Wendys uses

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