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THE WENDY'S COMPANY REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2025 RESULTS AND PROVIDES 2026 OUTLOOK
The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) today reported unaudited results for the fourth quarter ended December 28, 2025.
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