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Quiz about Wendys World
Quiz about Wendys World

Wendy's World Trivia Quiz


Wendy's- 'Ain't no reason to go anyplace else!' How much do you know about the chain that started in Columbus, Ohio?

A multiple-choice quiz by Bomber1013. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Bomber1013
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
133,591
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
4922
Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (5/10), Guest 174 (9/10), Guest 172 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who founded Wendy's? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who was Wendy's named after? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Only one item has been dropped from the original 1969 menu. What is it? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. According to Wendy's folklore, why are their hamburgers square? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of these products have never been on the Wendy's menu? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. When Wendy's opened its first store in Columbus in 1969, how much did a Frosty cost? (There was only one size back then). Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What was the first new product Wendy's added to the original menu on a national basis? (The year was 1979). Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In which year did Wendy's add the chicken sandwich to its menu? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What motto did Wendy's add to its cameo in 1970? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What 1980s advertising slogan made a star out of Clara Peller, a retired Chicago manicurist? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who founded Wendy's?

Answer: 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.
2. Who was Wendy's named after?

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

Answer: Sugar Cream Pie

Dave dropped the pies from the menu because he said he was eating more of them than he was selling.
4. According to Wendy's folklore, why are their hamburgers square?

Answer: 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.
5. Which of these products have never been on the Wendy's menu?

Answer: Classic Home Run - 1 pound hamburger

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

Answer: 35 cents

It was a simpler, less expensive time!
7. What was the first new product Wendy's added to the original menu on a national basis? (The year was 1979).

Answer: 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.
8. In which year did Wendy's add the chicken sandwich to its menu?

Answer: 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.
9. What motto did Wendy's add to its cameo in 1970?

Answer: Quality is our Recipe

Quality Is Our Recipe can be found printed above Wendy's head on all of their cups, lids, bowls, etc.
10. What 1980s advertising slogan made a star out of Clara Peller, a retired Chicago manicurist?

Answer: Where's the Beef?

Clara Peller went on to make several other commercials for Wendy's.
Source: Author Bomber1013

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