June 23, 2026
Wendy's Names Steve Cirulis Finance and Strategy Chief
Steve Cirulis joined Wendy's as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer, reporting to President and CEO Bob Wright.
#Leadership #Finance
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About the company
Founded
1969Founder
Dave Thomas
Headquarters
Dublin, Ohio, United States
Industry
Quick-service restaurants
Listed on
Nasdaq: WEN
Chief Executive Officer
Robert D. "Bob" Wright
Employees
About 14,900 as of December 28, 2025
Restaurants
7,397 at year-end 2025
Revenue (FY2025)
US$2.18 billionSystemwide sales (FY2025)
US$13.96 billion
Wendy's is a quick-service restaurant brand known for made-to-order square hamburgers, chicken products, fries and Frosty desserts.
Dave Thomas opened the first Wendy's restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, in 1969. The company is now headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, and trades on Nasdaq under WEN.
At the end of 2025, the system had 7,397 restaurants worldwide. The company reported US$2.18 billion in FY2025 revenue and US$13.96 billion in systemwide sales.
Key People
Robert D. "Bob" Wright
President and Chief Executive Officer
Steve Cirulis
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer
E.J. Wunsch
President, International
John Min
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Interview process at Wendy's
(11,525 Indeed interviews for experience, 32,626 for difficulty and 26,046 for process length)Interview experience
Favorable
Interview difficulty
Easy
Interview process length
About a week
Overall experience
PoorExcellent
EasyDifficult
Interview process length
About a day or two67%
About a week27%
About a month2%
More than one month3%
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Wendy's Interview Questions & Answers
Q: Tell me about yourself.
A: Give a short account of your background, relevant experience and why this role fits what you want to do next.
Answer by AI
- Keep it under two minutes.
- Choose role-relevant details.
- End with your motivation.
Q: What are your strengths and weaknesses?
A: Choose a strength that helps in restaurant work and a genuine development area, then show the steps you are taking to improve.
Answer by AI
- Use a relevant strength.
- Name a manageable weakness.
- Show active improvement.
Q: Why do you want to work at Wendy's?
A: Connect the role, schedule or guest-service experience to a clear personal goal, and mention something specific you value about Wendy's.
Answer by AI
- Give a company-specific reason.
- Connect it to your goals.
- Keep the answer sincere.
Q: Do you have reliable transportation?
A: Answer directly and explain the dependable plan you will use to arrive before each scheduled shift.
Answer by AI
- Be direct.
- Describe your regular plan.
- Mention a backup if useful.
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Wendy's Salaries in the United States (Updated 2026)
Crew Member
Employee-submitted hourly pay
US$13 to US$15 per hour
4,019 Salaries submitted
Cashier
Employee-submitted hourly pay
US$12 to US$15 per hour
1,965 Salaries submitted
General Manager
Employee-submitted hourly pay
US$27 to US$36 per hour
504 Salaries submitted
Manager
Employee-submitted hourly pay
US$16 to US$25 per hour
459 Salaries submitted
Shift Supervisor
Employee-submitted hourly pay
US$15 to US$18 per hour
412 Salaries submitted
Shift Manager
Employee-submitted hourly pay
US$15 to US$18 per hour
376 Salaries submitted
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Open roles
Manager - Engineering
Remote, United States • Full-time
Manager - Corporate FP&A
Dublin, Ohio, United States • Full-time
Manager - International Culinary Innovation
Dublin, Ohio, United States • Full-time
Analyst - Restaurant Technology Vendor Management
Dublin, Ohio, United States • Full-time
Manager - Operations Finance
Dublin, Ohio, United States • Full-time
District Manager - Dublin, OH
Dublin, Ohio, United States • Full-time
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Benefits
Paid training for restaurant roles
Career growth and leadership development
Employee assistance program sessions
Medical coverage for eligible employees
Dental coverage for eligible employees
Vision coverage for eligible employees
401(k) plan with company match for eligible roles
Free or discounted meals based on worksite
Annual bonus eligibility for selected corporate roles
Paid time off for eligible employees
Parental leave for eligible support roles
Flexible scheduling for many restaurant roles
Latest News & Updates
June 12, 2026
Wendy's Introduces Future Fresh Restaurant Design
Wendy's presented a new international restaurant design intended to support local formats and guest needs in growth markets.
#Restaurants #International
View postJune 10, 2026
Wendy's Canada Adds a Pickle Menu Lineup
The Canadian menu added a Dill Pickle Chicken Sandwich, shaker fries and dipping sauce for a limited time.
#Canada #Menu
View postJune 8, 2026
Wendy's Launches Minions and Monsters Meal
The limited-time US collaboration includes themed meals, collectibles, beverages and a Banana Frosty Swirl.
#Partnership #Menu
View postMay 20, 2026
Wendy's Appoints Bob Wright as Chief Executive Officer
The board appointed Robert D. "Bob" Wright as President and Chief Executive Officer effective May 21, 2026.
#Leadership #Company
View postWendy's FAQ
Dave Thomas founded Wendy's in 1969 and opened its first restaurant in Columbus, Ohio.
