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Chick-fil-A CEO Rejects AI Drive-Thru Ordering
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Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew Cathy says the chain will keep human employees taking drive-thru orders, arguing that personal interaction is central to its hospitality, while considering AI for behind-the-scenes operations. The stance contrasts with competitors including McDonald’s and Wendy’s, which are deploying or testing AI ordering systems.
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Wendy’s Franchisee Bankruptcy Puts 9,000 Jobs at Risk
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— Sep 24, 2026
Wendy’s franchisee Meritage Hospitality Group filed for Chapter 11 protection, citing rising costs and weak sales, and plans to keep operating its 314 restaurants while restructuring. Under an agreement with lenders, it could close at least 30 unprofitable locations, though Wendy’s itself is not bankrupt and the filing does not mean a chainwide shutdown.
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Fast-Food History Endures Through Regional Classics
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These articles look back at nostalgic American fast-food and diner culture, from Depression-era slugburgers and fading regional fried-chicken chains to Wendy’s bygone sunrooms and short-lived country-fried steak sandwich. They also spotlight Don’s Drive In, a northern Michigan restaurant that has maintained its 1950s drive-in traditions.
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Major Wendy’s Franchisee Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
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— Sep 17, 2026
Meritage Hospitality Group, operator of 314 Wendy's restaurants across 15 states, filed Chapter 11 on Sept. 17, 2026, after store-level EBITDA fell 48% in 2025.
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Chapter 11 could help them restructure but I hope it doesn't lead to more store closures in my area.
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School District Says It Passed Audit With ‘Flying Colors.’ The Actual Report Tells A Different Story
Paris Apodaca · 4 min · 43m
Wendy’s Launches Lisa Barlow’s Digital-Exclusive Meal
Entertainment
— Sep 16, 2026
Wendy's is launching Lisa Barlow's Baby Gorgeous Meal, a digital-exclusive duo tied to The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City that includes 10-piece nuggets, fries, a beverage, and a dipping sauce, available only in the Wendy's app and on DoorDash as a limited-time offer. Purchases through the app trigger entry into the Baby Gorgeous Sweepstakes with prizes ranging from Wendy's gift cards to a $10,000 grand prize, reinforcing a Bravo-branded promotional push around the partnership.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Tennessee Wendy’s Manager Charged After Tying Worker to Grill for TikTok
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— Sep 21, 2026
A 19-year-old former Wendy’s manager, Michiko Burton, was charged with simple assault and false imprisonment after tying a neurodivergent coworker to a kitchen grill as part of a TikTok stunt, an act she reportedly described as a trend and which led to her firing. Police and investigators say the Aug. 30 incident in Murfreesboro prompted referrals to Adult Protective Services and could carry up to a year in jail.
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Wendy Murphy: Plea deal likely in Clancy case
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— Sep 7, 2026
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Wendy Williams in Facility for Cognitive Issues
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— Feb 21, 2024
At the end of her talk show, the “Wendy Williams Show,” the host acted unpredictably. Now, Williams is in a facility to address such issues as alcohol addiction and struggling with her mental health, memory and ability…
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Protesters Burn Down Wendy’s in Atlanta After Police Shooting
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— Jun 14, 2020
Protesters shut down a major highway in Atlanta on Saturday and burned down a Wendy’s restaurant where a black man was shot dead by police as he tried to escape arrest, an incident likely to fuel more nationwide…
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Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of U.S. Restaurants to Boost Profits
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— Nov 10, 2025
Wendy’s announced plans to close hundreds of U.S. restaurants in the coming months as part of an effort to boost profits and make its remaining stores more appealing to customers. According to The Associated Press , the…
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Trian Plans No Wendy's Bid, Sources Say
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— Aug 26, 2026
Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management is not currently planning a take-private bid for Wendy's, despite earlier reports of a potential consortium, citing concerns about the company's performance, valuation, and strategic direction while keeping options open for the future. The development comes after a period of stock volatility sparked by takeover rumors, with Wendy's CEO Bob Wright implementing a turnaround plan as the shares rebound from a nine-month high.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Wendy’s Locations Removing Burgers From Menu Due to Meat Shortages Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
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— May 5, 2020
Wendy’s is announcing that locations all over the United States are temporarily removing burgers from its menu due to a shortage of meat amid the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement to Restaurant Business, the…
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Burger King Pounces on Wendy’s ‘Surge Pricing’ Controversy, Announces Free Burgers
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— Mar 2, 2024
Wendy’s is known for having a heavy presence on social media and for using its accounts to roast its competitors. But on Wednesday, Burger King took the crown as the fast-food industry’s loudest instigator when it…
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Man Indicted in Murder at Wendy's, Police Say He Had Violent Reaction After Being Asked to Pull Up
Opinion
— May 22, 2022
In yet another reminder that American society is in catastrophic decay, a Tennessee man allegedly killed a Wendy’s restaurant employee in the Democrat-run city of Memphis after an argument over a drive-thru order…
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Viral Video Shows What It’s Like to Order From Wendy’s New AI Drive-Thru System
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— Apr 24, 2024
A new viral video on X has highlighted Wendy’s innovative use of artificial intelligence with its FreshAI system, designed to enhance efficiency in the drive-thru ordering process. The video, posted by software…
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The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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Mahomes, Kelce to Open Steakhouse in KC
Reporting
— Mar 15, 2024
Years ago Wendy’s asked, “Where’s the beef?” Today that answer appears to be Kansas City. That’s because Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, quarterback and tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, respectively, have joined…
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Top Legacy Media Exec Bails On Network Amid Legal Showdown With Trump
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— May 19, 2025
Wendy McMahon announced in a memo to staff Monday that she is stepping down from her role as president and CEO of CBS News and Stations. McMahon stated that the past few months have been a “challenging” time and that…
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LARRY ELDER: Apologies To Wendy’s, But Where’s The Beef?
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— Oct 26, 2024
Late-night comedian Stephen Colbert to Vice President Kamala Harris: “Polling shows a lot of people, especially independent voters, really want this to be a change election. And that they tend to break for you in terms…
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NSA Director, Deputy Director Fired
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— Apr 4, 2025
National Security Agency Director Gen. Timothy Haugh and civilian Deputy Director Wendy Noble were fired, according to a senior defense official. Fox News reported it remains unclear why the pair was fired. The news…
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School District Says It Passed Audit With ‘Flying Colors.’ The Actual Report Tells A Different Story
A New Jersey school district spent taxpayer money on an unfinished museum and a little-used employee gym, according to a state audit that also referred unspecified matters to criminal justice officials.
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Wife of Submarine Pilot Related to Famous Couple Who Died on the Titanic
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— Jun 22, 2023
The wife of the pilot on the missing Titan submersible holding five passengers who failed to make it to the Titanic wreckage has a tragic connection with the historic ship. Wendy Rush, the wife of OceanGate CEO Stockton…
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Local Hero Rescues Cat Trapped in Storm Drain, Does What Fire Department Couldn't
Reporting
— Mar 29, 2022
When Flaik the cat ventured into a storm drain, he bit off more adventure than he could chew. His owner, Wendy Olivier, was worried sick when he disappeared into the pipes in Boise, Idaho. She could hear him meowing…
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Public to Honor Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta as Family Mourns After Police Shooting
Reporting
— Jun 22, 2020
A public viewing for Rayshard Brooks, the Black man shot in the back by an Atlanta police officer outside a Wendy’s restaurant, is planned for Monday at the city’s Ebenezer Baptist Church, with a private funeral to…
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Trump Defamation Lawsuit Brought By Central Park Five To Continue
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— Apr 10, 2025
A lawsuit claiming defamation against President Donald Trump by the Central Park Five will continue. Philadelphia-based U.S. District Judge Wendy Beetlestone ruled Thursday that the lawsuit brought by five Black and…
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TV Executive Found Dead Amid Financial Investigation of His Show
Reporting
— Feb 23, 2024
An executive on the daytime talk show “Sherri,” which replaced “The Wendy Williams Show” on many FOX stations in 2022, was recently found dead amid questions about the show’s finances, according to a report. Page Six…
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EXCLUSIVE: Viral Meme Mocking MAGA Hardliners Was Made By America First Conservative
Jack McGeever · 8 min · 3h
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