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Who founded Wendy's?

Dave Thomas. Dave Thomas opened his first Wendy's in Columbus, Ohio in 1969. Harlon Sanders founded Kentucky Fried Chicken, and Ray Kroc is associated with McDonalds. Wendy Williams was the only famous Wendy I could think of.

Who was Wendy's named after?

Dave Thomas' daughter Melinda. Melinda's siblings had trouble saying her name when they were young. It would come out Wenda, which eventually became Wendy.

Only one item has been dropped from the original 1969 menu. What is it?

Sugar Cream Pie. Dave dropped the pies from the menu because he said he was eating more of them than he was selling.

According to Wendy's folklore, why are their hamburgers square?

They don't cut corners. Dave was asked about his square patties in an interview, and he thought of the slogan off the top of his head.

Which of these products have never been on the Wendy's menu?

Classic Home Run - 1 pound hamburger.

When Wendy's opened its first store in Columbus in 1969, how much did a Frosty cost? (There was only one size back then).

35 cents. It was a simpler, less expensive time!

What was the first new product Wendy's added to the original menu on a national basis? (The year was 1979).

Garden Salad Bar. The Salad Bar was a part of Wendy's menu for over 10 years. As America's buying habits changed, and pre-made salads became more popular, the Salad Bar became a thing of the past.

In which year did Wendy's add the chicken sandwich to its menu?

1980. The original chicken sandwich has expanded into an entire chicken menu. Besides the chicken sandwich, you can get a spicy chicken sandwich, a grilled chicken sandwich, chicken nuggets, salads with chicken, and starting in mid-2003, chicken strips.

What motto did Wendy's add to its cameo in 1970?

Quality is our Recipe. Quality Is Our Recipe can be found printed above Wendy's head on all of their cups, lids, bowls, etc.

What 1980s advertising slogan made a star out of Clara Peller, a retired Chicago manicurist?

Where's the Beef?. Clara Peller went on to make several other commercials for Wendy's.