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Wendy's (WEN) Is Down 7.1% After U.S. Closures, Mexico Expansion Plan - Has The Bull Case Changed?
In early 2026, Wendy’s said it would close between 300 and 600 underperforming U.S. restaurants in the first half of the year while advancing its Project Fresh turnaround plan.
At the same time, the company moved to accelerate international growth by finalizing franchise agreements for more than 60 new restaurants in Mexico, underscoring a shift in where it sees the strongest long-term potential.
Next, we’ll examine how closing weaker U.S. locations while accelerating Mexican expansion could...