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Wendy’s Store Closures Signal Strategic Reset as Fast-Food Sales Sink

Wendy’s restaurant exterior with a closing soon sign displayed outside the entrance.

Wendy’s, one of America’s most recognizable fast-food chains, is preparing to close hundreds of U.S. restaurants in 2026 as domestic sales slump and competitive pressures intensify. The closures, part of a broader turnaround strategy, involve approximately 5 percent to 6…