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August 8, 2025
Wendy’s reported earnings today of $3.7 billion, a decrease of 1.8%, for the second quarter ended June 29, 2025, according to a press release.
International systemwide sales grew 8.7% with growth across all regions. The brand added 26 net new restaurants. Wendy’s expects full-year net unit growth between 2-3%.
Other earnings:
Reported diluted earnings per share and adjusted earnings per share were $0.29, an increase of 7.4%.Returned $88.7 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
“In the second quarter we continued to expand our global footprint, adding 44 new restaurants, bringing our total additions to 118 in the first half of the year,” said Ken Cook, Interim CEO. “We’re also encouraged by the strong momentum in our International business, which delivered 8.7% systemwide sales growth in the quarter and continues to offer excellent opportunities for expansion.
“In the U.S., we have work to do to improve the overall performance of the business. We will continue to strengthen relationships with franchisees, improve the effectiveness of our marketing programs, and elevate the customer experience across the system. I’m confident that increasing our focus in these areas positions the Company for stronger long-term performance.”
The burger brand said global sales declined due to lower same-restaurant sales in the U.S. The decrease in total revenues resulted primarily from lower U.S. company-operated restaurant sales, lower franchise royalty revenue and lower advertising funds revenue.
The decrease in U.S. Company-operated restaurant margin was primarily due to commodity inflation, labor rate inflation and a decline in traffic, partially offset by labor efficiencies and an increase in average check.
